Cerenia® Tablets and Injection for Dogs

What Cerenia Is and How It Works

Cerenia® is a veterinary antiemetic for canines. It helps prevent and treat vomiting, including vomiting from motion sickness. You can order with US delivery from Canada and consider costs without insurance. CanadianInsulin.com is a prescription referral platform. We verify prescriptions with your prescriber when required, and licensed Canadian pharmacies dispense your order.

This medicine contains maropitant citrate, an NK1 receptor antagonist. It blocks substance P in the vomiting center, which can reduce nausea and vomiting. The treatment is used in clinics and at home, following veterinary directions. For more on causes of vomiting in dogs, see our guide to Vomiting.

Who It’s For

This treatment is for dogs with acute vomiting. It is also labeled to prevent vomiting due to travel sickness in dogs 16 weeks of age and older. For acute vomiting, it may be used in dogs 8 weeks and older when prescribed.

Do not use in dogs with known hypersensitivity to maropitant. Use caution in dogs with liver disease, as this medicine is processed by the liver. Discuss safety if your dog is pregnant, nursing, or used for breeding. For travel-related nausea topics, visit Motion Sickness.

Dosage and Usage

Follow your veterinarian’s instructions and the product label. Tablets are usually given once daily for motion sickness, typically before travel. A small meal can help reduce stomach upset prior to dosing. Avoid feeding a large, fatty meal right before dosing for travel.

For acute vomiting, the injection is commonly administered by a veterinary professional. If you are shown how to give a subcutaneous dose at home, use only sterile technique and the supplies provided by your clinic. Give doses at the same time each day when used for several days. If you need a general overview of labeled use, review Pets Uses And Dosage.

Strengths and Forms

This product is available as cerenia tablets. Common strengths include 16 mg, 24 mg, 60 mg, and 160 mg. An injectable solution for subcutaneous administration is also available; veterinarians typically draw doses from a multi-dose vial.

Tablet color and scoring vary by strength for accurate dosing. Availability and packaging may differ by pharmacy or lot. If your dog’s dose does not match a single tablet strength, your veterinarian may prescribe a combination of tablet sizes.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a tablet dose, give it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose. Do not double up doses. If your dog vomits shortly after a dose, contact your veterinarian for guidance rather than repeating the dose on your own.

For travel, timing matters. Give the tablet sufficiently before the trip as directed by your veterinarian so it has time to work. Keep dosing consistent on multi-day courses.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store tablets in the original blister or bottle, closed tightly, and protected from moisture. Keep all medicines out of reach of children and pets. Do not store in the bathroom. For the injectable solution, store at controlled room temperature as indicated on the label, and protect the vial from direct light.

When traveling, carry your prescription, your veterinarian’s directions, and the medicine in original packaging. Use a clean pill organizer only if permitted by your veterinarian and preserve labeling for identification. Ask your veterinarian about carrying a copy of the label for the injection vial if you are transporting syringes and needles.

Pen Handling and Sharps Disposal

This medicine is not supplied as a pen. If you are trained to administer a subcutaneous injection, use a new sterile needle and syringe for each dose. Never reuse sharps.

Place used needles and syringes in a puncture-resistant sharps container right after use. Do not throw loose sharps in household trash. Follow your local rules for sharps disposal or return containers to your veterinary clinic if they offer disposal services.

Benefits

This treatment can reduce vomiting from various causes diagnosed by your veterinarian. It may help your dog tolerate travel by reducing nausea and vomiting during trips. Once-daily schedules simplify use for many dogs.

Tablets allow at-home dosing. The injection provides an option for dogs that cannot keep tablets down during acute episodes.

Side Effects and Safety

• Drooling or lip-smacking
• Decreased appetite
• Lethargy or tiredness
• Diarrhea or soft stools
• Pain or swelling at injection site

Serious reactions are uncommon but can include allergic responses, severe lethargy, or collapse. Dogs with liver conditions may be at higher risk for adverse effects and may need additional monitoring. Seek urgent veterinary care if your dog shows signs of a severe reaction or persistent vomiting. For stomach protection options your veterinarian may consider, you can also browse our Pet Medications.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your veterinarian about all medicines and supplements your dog takes. This includes flea and tick products, heartworm preventives, and any over-the-counter items. Interactions can occur with azole antifungals and certain antibiotics that affect drug metabolism.

When using maropitant for dogs with other antiemetics or sedatives, your veterinarian will decide if combined therapy is appropriate. Use caution in dogs with underlying heart rhythm disorders. Do not begin, stop, or change any medication without veterinary guidance.

What to Expect Over Time

During acute illness, your veterinarian may use the injection in clinic to help control vomiting. At home, tablets may reduce nausea and the frequency of vomiting when used as directed. Travel-related vomiting may be reduced on trips when the schedule is followed.

Some dogs need additional supportive care or diagnostics depending on the underlying cause. Keep a simple diary of dosing, meals, and vomiting episodes to share with your veterinarian. This can help refine the plan if symptoms persist.

Compare With Alternatives

Some dogs with motion-related nausea benefit from a sedative approach; your veterinarian may consider Atravet in select cases. For gastric motility support and antiemetic effects in certain situations, your clinician may recommend Metoclopramide. The optimal choice depends on diagnosis, age, and tolerability.

Pricing and Access

Check current pricing and see typical savings compared with local cash pay. You can compare tablet and injection options and review packaging details before placing an order. We provide Canadian pricing with straightforward US fulfillment. For a category-level view of options, explore Pet Medications.

For owners planning ahead, browse strength options, then upload your prescription to start verification. Orders Ships from Canada to US after verification by our partner pharmacy. Contact support if you need help finding the right strength for your dog.

Availability and Substitutions

Stock can vary by strength and form. If your preferred strength is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend an alternative strength or formulation. Availability of generic cerenia may differ by market; your veterinarian will decide if maropitant citrate alternatives are appropriate.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This medicine may suit dogs with acute vomiting or dogs prone to travel-related vomiting, when prescribed. It may not be appropriate for dogs with certain liver conditions or those with known hypersensitivity. Puppies must meet the labeled age criteria for each indication.

Ask your veterinarian if a multi-month quantity is appropriate to reduce per-fill fees. Set refill reminders ahead of travel seasons. Keeping a small supply on hand for clinic-confirmed conditions can help avoid last-minute trips before traveling.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Is this the right antiemetic for my dog’s diagnosis?
• Should I use the injection, the tablets, or both?
• What dose and schedule fit my dog’s weight and age?
• How should I time doses before car or air travel?
• What side effects should I watch for at home?
• Which other medicines should I avoid or separate?

Authoritative Sources

• For official veterinary prescribing details, see the manufacturer’s label on Zoetis Cerenia Prescribing Information.
• For U.S. regulatory labeling, review the product information via the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine FOI Summary.
• For Canadian market status and listings, consult Health Canada’s Drug Product Database entry for maropitant DPD Record.

Pricing and Ordering

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Medical disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.