Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Maropitant Subcutaneous is dosed at 1 mg/kg SC q24h SC in cats, per CERENIA - Maropitant Citrate Injection [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis Inc.; 2020. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6aeda328-97c9-4868-8ecb-b3a4dcdbc0a0 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.828 (2026-08-01).. Maropitant Subcutaneous is used in cats for Acute vomiting (pancreatitis/CKD). Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Maropitant Subcutaneous in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cerenia SC
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 mg/kg | q24h SC | Up to 5 days; stings less if refrigerated | Acute vomiting (pancreatitis/CKD) | Strong |
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Neurokinin-1 (substance P) receptor antagonist that blocks both central and peripheral emetic pathways. Also provides visceral analgesia.
Stings on SC injection (refrigerate to reduce pain). Do not use in animals with GI obstruction. Minimum age 8 weeks (dogs) and 16 weeks (cats). Once daily dosing.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Maropitant Subcutaneous dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC 1 mg/kg q24h SC. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Maropitant Subcutaneous in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Maropitant Subcutaneous in cats include: Up to 5 days; stings less if refrigerated. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Maropitant Subcutaneous is indicated in cats for: Acute vomiting (pancreatitis/CKD).
These are general warnings for Maropitant Subcutaneous across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Stings on SC injection (refrigerate to reduce pain). Do not use in animals with GI obstruction. Minimum age 8 weeks (dogs) and 16 weeks (cats). Once daily dosing.
Why a species-specific page? Maropitant Subcutaneous pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.