Cerenia is used for the prevention of acute vomiting and vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs. Cerenia is a veterinary medicine for preventing and treating vomiting in dogs and cats, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Cerenia is the first and only FDA-approved anti-vomiting medication for dogs.

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Unlike Benadryl and Dramamine, Cerenia doesn’t cause drowsiness, is available in multiple dosing sizes and has been clinically tested to safely prevent vomiting in dogs. Use Cerenia Tablets for acute vomiting in dogs 2 months and older, and for prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs 4 months and older. Safe use has not been evaluated in dogs with gastrointestinal obstruction, or those that have ingested toxins. Maropitant (Cerenia) is FDA-approved for use in dogs to help prevent and treat vomiting caused by motion sickness.

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Cerenia® is also used to treat acute nausea and vomiting in dogs and can alleviate nausea associated with chemotherapy. Q: My 14-year-old dog had a collapsed trachea. Our veterinarian put her on Cerenia as well as a steroid and an antibiotic. My dog is much improved, is hardly coughing and is acting normal again. My ...

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CHICAGO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - A new drug made by Pfizer Inc. may make a ride in the car as easy as a walk in the park for dogs suffering from motion sickness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said ... Cerenia is the drug of choice for motion sickness, but is not ideal for every dog. It's vital to know when to use or not to use it, and how to give it.