{"id":653603,"date":"2024-10-03T15:15:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T19:15:47","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-10-03T15:18:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T19:18:37","slug":"do-cats-get-seasick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/cat-health-care\/do-cats-get-seasick\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Cats Get Seasick? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Info"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n <\/span>\n \nSeasickness\/Motion Sickness Explained<\/a>
\nHow to Tell If Your Cat Is Getting Sick<\/a>
\nHow to Reduce Motion Sickness<\/a>
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Everyone gets a little uneasy sometimes when their body is being tossed this way and that. Some animals get motion sickness far easier than others. If you\u2019re wondering if cats get seasick, or motion sick, the answer is they absolutely can!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019re going to explore a little bit more about motion sickness and ways that you can curb your cat\u2019s queasiness.<\/p>\n

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Seasickness\/Motion Sickness Explained<\/h2>\n

Seasickness is a form of motion sickness, and most motion sickness in cats is due to the anxiety and stress caused by traveling. They are being taken out of their normal environment and placed into a moving vehicle where everything feels very unsafe, potentially causing major insecurity.<\/p>\n

To make things worse, the only place a lot of cats go is to stressful situations in themselves, such as the veterinarian or groomer, making their anxiety related to travel even greater.<\/p>\n

Often, reducing a cat\u2019s anxiety or stress when traveling will help, but not all solutions for motion sickness are so simple. Every cat responds differently to environmental stimuli. If your cat is sick every single time they get on a boat or in the car, time itself might not help too much.<\/p>\n

However, if they are a kitten or simply not acclimated to the process of traveling, they might just need a little time to get accustomed to it.<\/p>\n

Motion sickness can also be due to overstimulation of the inner ear, something that can happen with increased movement, such as from a car or boat. This is why it\u2019s important to talk to your vet if your cat experiences motion sickness in order to get the best treatment.<\/p>\n

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How to Tell If Your Cat Is Getting Sick<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s relatively easy to tell if a cat is getting sick. They might start acting restless, overly vocalizing, and even dry heaving. While you might already know, here are a few things to look out for so you can be prepared for your cat\u2019s sickness.<\/p>\n

Signs of motion sickness can include:<\/div>
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