Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Maropitant Subcutaneous is used in dog for Acute vomiting/Motion sickness. Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Maropitant Subcutaneous in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cerenia SC
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 mg/kg | q24h SC | Up to 5 consecutive days; transition to oral when possible | Acute vomiting/Motion sickness | Strong | Cerenia FDA Product Label |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 dog — 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.