Key takeaways
- Common signs: drooling, lip licking, yawning, shaking, restlessness and, in bad cases, vomiting.
- Avoid a big meal before the ride, let your dog relieve themselves first and practise short trips; ask your vet if it’s severe.
- Tell us when booking if your dog gets car sick — pickups run as a shared route, so the ride may take longer than a direct drive.
Signs of car sickness
- Drooling and lip licking
- Frequent yawning or panting
- Shaking, restlessness, trying to hide
- Going very still with a glazed look
- Vomiting in bad cases
Puppies and dogs that rarely ride in cars are more prone to it, and some dogs are anxious rather than actually nauseous.
7 ways to prepare for a pet taxi ride
- Skip the big meal: avoid a large meal a few hours before; small sips of water are fine.
- Potty first: take your dog for a walk before pickup.
- Practise: start with short rides so your dog links the car with good things.
- Stay calm: keep handover calm — too much fussing can make dogs more anxious.
- Leash or harness on: it makes handover safer and smoother.
- Ask your vet: for severe car sickness, ask whether medication is appropriate and follow their instructions.
- Tell us: mention car sickness or nervousness, and anything that’s happened before, when you book.
How pickup works at Mini Boarding House
- All of Taipei and New Taipei, priced by distance; Taoyuan City NT$1,500 round trip; by booking only.
- Pickups run as a shared route: after collecting your dog, the driver may make other stops before returning, so the ride can take longer than a direct drive.
- We send an estimated arrival time — please allow 15–20 minutes either side; the driver waits up to 15 minutes.
- No pickups 12:00–2:00 pm (quiet time).
See Pet Taxi for drive times.
When to drive your dog yourself
If your dog vomits a lot or gets extremely stressed in the car, driving them yourself may be kinder — the trip is shorter and they have you there. Not sure? Talk it through with us on LINE @564uadew — English is fine.
FAQ
What are the signs of car sickness in dogs?
Drooling, lip licking, yawning, shaking and restlessness are common; some dogs vomit.
Should I feed my dog before a pet taxi ride?
Avoid a big meal a few hours before; small sips of water are fine, and take your dog to relieve themselves first.
Can a dog that gets car sick use your pet taxi?
Yes — tell us when booking. Pickups run as a shared route, so the ride may be longer than a direct drive; for severe cases, driving your dog yourself may be better.
Can I give my dog medication for car sickness?
Ask your vet first and follow their instructions on whether and how much to give.
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