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My dog was prescribed Cerenia. What is this anti-vomiting medicine?
It is used as an antiemetic, to prevent or stop vomiting episodes or possible nausea. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My dog has car anxiety. Can I increase Cerenia and add Trazodone?
Hi, I can understand why you are anxious for your road trip! It sounds like Ainsley has quite severe motion sickness. Cerenia is the best drug for this and has two dose ranges (one for general nausea, and another range which is higher for motion sickness ). Legally I am not allowed to give dosing information about medications without having performed a physical exam on her. I am certain that your vet would be able to tell you if she's at the maximum dose for her weight. Also they can advise on the safety of using other drugs alongside cerenia. You could also consider trying Adaptil which is a pheromone product which can help with anxiety, particularly for travel. It comes as a collar and a spray that would likely help her as well.
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My dog screamed after Cerenia shot. Is it painful or does it burn?
Cerenia is a drug called maropitant, it is very effective but unfortunately it is very stingy on injection. I imagine this has scared him a little, but if he seems out of sorts for an extended time I would consider going back.
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Can I use Meclizine safely for my dog's nausea instead of Cerenia?
Meclazine is commonly used as an antinausea drug but essentially it is an antihistamine. The exact mechanisms of action for its antiemetic and anti-motion-sickness effects are not completely understood. Cerenia is a very effective aniemitic that works in multiple ways.
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What can I give my dog for car sickness and travel stress?
Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Leo. Sounds like Leo needs some Cerenia for the trip. This is a prescription drug so he will have to get it through his veterinarian. It's great for motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting. The key is starting the Cerenia one day prior to travel and continuing it throughout the trip. Good luck with Leo
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