Dog Treat Recipe
Ginger Tea for Car Sickness
A weak, cooled ginger tea given about 30 minutes before a car ride — ginger is a mild, well-known settler of motion-related queasiness in both people and dogs.
Prep: 5 minutes (plus cooling)
Bake: Steep 5 minutes
Yield: About 1 cup
Ingredients
1/4 tsp fresh grated ginger (or a small ginger tea bag)
1 cup hot water
Directions
0.
Steep grated ginger or a ginger tea bag in hot water for 5 minutes.
1.
Remove the ginger or tea bag and let the tea cool completely.
2.
Offer a small amount (a tablespoon or two for small dogs, more for larger dogs) about 30 minutes before travel.
3.
Avoid feeding a full meal right before the trip.
4.
Discontinue and consult a vet if car sickness is severe or frequent.
Storage Tip
Refrigerate any unused tea and use within two days.
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