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• My pet's vet put my little multipoo, twelve yrs old on cerenia because she has a collapsing trachea and said it was for infalmmation. She also has a comprimised liver. And I read she shouldn't take if has liver problems. She doesn't have motion sickness or does she vomit. Should she take this? Thank you JS?

  Asked by Jennifer
  4 years ago

  • According to Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, Cerenia may be prescribed extra-label as a cough suppressant in dogs with airway disease or tracheal collapse. Caution is advised in dogs with liver dysfunction because this drug is metabolized in the liver. The dose may need to be adjusted if liver dysfunction is present. Please consult with your veterinarian with any further questions or concerns regarding this medication for your dog.

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• Our vet recommended this product for my dogs motion sickness. Can you tell me how long it will stay in her system and be effective? Dramamine is out of her system within a few hours, it seems. Thank you!?

  Asked by Cindy L
  8 years ago

  • According to the manufacturer's product insert, the time it will take cerenia to be out of the system (elimination half-life) varies by the route of administration. If you are administering the tablet form by mouth, it will stay in the system for about 35 hours (a day and half) and remain effective throughout that time. However, the injection given subcutaneously will stay in the system for almost 90 hours (almost 4 days).

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• How fast does Cerenia take to start working. My Vet ordered it - I gave it - an hour later she was vomiting again.?

  Asked by Dawn
  8 years ago

  • The active ingredient in Cerenia is maropitant citrate. Maropitant is an antiemetic, which means it prevents and treats vomiting. In dogs and cats, maropitant begins to work after about one hour, with the full effect in approximately two hours. It continues to work for about 24 hours after it starts working. If your pet does not have an adequate response after two hours, we recommend that you contact your veterinarian.

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• Can this be crushed and dissolved in water and given through a syringe for dogs that have a very difficult time with pills??

  Asked by Squidge
  8 years ago

  • Cerenia can be given with a small amount of food but it's recommended not to wrap the tablets too tightly in fatty foods (ex. cheese or meat), as this may delay absorption of the drug and delay the desired effect. Also the manufacturer states not to use hot dogs, sausage or pill pockets to wrap the medication. The manufacturer doesn't state whether or not the tablet may be crushed. It's important to note that If a Cerenia tablet is crushed the medication may be bitter and not completely dissolve in a small amount of water. Pleas consult with your veterinarian if you have any further issues administering the medication. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• Can you crush up the cerenia and put in a syringe? Although a small pill, my dog won't eat in food, and its a fight to shove it down her throat. Thanks?

  Asked by pam
  9 years ago

  • Per the manufacturer, it is important not to crush and dissolve this medication. The act of dissolving Cerenia could prevent the medication from being absorbed and your dog may not get the full dose of the medication. If you try other foods, it is important to avoid hiding the tablet in fatty foods such as sausage and pill pockets as this may slow absorption and the medication may take longer to be effective. Your veterinarian may be able to provide you with some suggestions for easier tablet administration for your dog. Alternatively, there is an injectible form of this medication. If this is something you are interested in, please contact your veterinarian. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• I have this to use on my 16 yr old cat with Chronic Kidney Disease and is not eating. How long does it take to work. I only have 4 pills that will last 8 days.?

  Asked by Bonnie
  9 years ago

  • Cerenia (Maropitant Citrate) is antiemetic that works by blocking the key neurotransmitter involved in vomiting. This medication is rapidly absorbed, unfortunately there is limited information on how fast the medication works. This medication can be dosed different ways including, daily for 5 days, twice weekly, every other day. Talk with your veterinarian to determine the best dosing schedule when treating your cat with this medication. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• is there a similar product to the cerenia in 16 or 24 mg??

  Asked by caroljh10
  9 years ago

  • Cerenia (maropitant citrate) is a prescribed veterinarian medication used in the treatment of vomiting in dogs and cats. Drugs that reduce vomiting are referred as antiemetics. In dogs, it is commonly used for the prevention of acute vomiting and vomiting caused by motion sickness. It can also be used in dogs to control vomiting caused by medication adverse effects. Cerenia is available in several different strengths through VetRxDirect, including 16 and 24 mg. There are a variety of antiemetic agents available but the choice of treatment will depend on the medical condition your pet needs treated. We recommend contacting your veterinarian to determine the most appropriate treatment option for your pet. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• The vet prescribed this for my senior chihuahua. He doesn't have nausea or motion sickness, are there any other ailments this drug treats??

  Asked by Case
  9 years ago

  • Cerenia (maropitant citrate) is a prescribed veterinarian medication used in the treatment of vomiting in dogs and cats. In dogs, it is commonly used for the prevention of acute vomiting and vomiting caused by motion sickness. It can also be used in dogs to control vomiting caused by medications. It is recommended that you contact your veterinarian with any questions you have regarding the usage of this medication in your dog. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• When will you be getting this in? Can you email me when you do? this is a required med for my pet and we are almost out.. maybe a week or 2 left.?

  Asked by ChrisR
  10 years ago

  • We do not have a specific date of when that will be in stock again. Unfortunately this product takes awhile to get in from the manufacturer. We are hoping that it will be here in a week or two but there is no guarantee. We suggest to keep checking the website as we will update it as soon as we have it back in stock. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• the cerenia my vet sold me says 16 mg but it says for dogs.  Can this be given to cats??

  Asked by joan m
  10 years ago

  • Maropitant citrate, brand name Cerenia, is FDA-approved for vomiting in dogs and is labeled according to this approval. However, while it is not FDA-approved for vomiting in cats, maropitant citrate has generally been used safely and effectively for this indication at the discretion of a licensed, experienced, veterinarian. Accumulation of the drug after repeated doses, or with higher doses may still occur in cats (as in dogs). For this reason, it has been generally recommended that the medication should only be administered for 5 consecutive days. If a longer duration of therapy is needed, we recommend you follow-up with your pet’s veterinarian. The strength of each dose will also be determined by your pet’s veterinarian based upon your pet’s weight. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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