Gastrointestinal irritation
Dietary indiscretion, infections, and inflammatory conditions activate the vomiting center — Cerenia blocks this signal at the receptor level.
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Cerenia is the #1 prescribed anti-nausea medication for dogs and cats. Get a same-day prescription from a licensed online vet — stops vomiting fast.
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Motion sickness and acute vomiting protocols available
Vomiting dehydrates pets quickly and can signal serious underlying disease. Cerenia provides reliable anti-nausea control that helps pets keep food and medications down during recovery.
If your pet is vomiting repeatedly, nauseous in the car, or recovering from surgery, a TelaVets veterinarian can assess symptoms on video and prescribe Cerenia same-day when appropriate.
What is Cerenia?
Cerenia (maropitant citrate) is a neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist that blocks substance P — the primary neurotransmitter driving the vomiting reflex. It is effective against both central and peripheral causes of nausea.
What does Cerenia treat?
Acute vomiting, chronic nausea, motion sickness, chemotherapy-induced vomiting, and post-operative nausea in dogs and cats.
When a vet may prescribe Cerenia
- Acute vomiting from dietary indiscretion, infection, or inflammation
- Motion sickness prevention for car and air travel
- Post-operative nausea and vomiting control
- Chemotherapy-associated nausea in oncology patients
- Chronic kidney disease nausea management in cats
- Pancreatitis-associated vomiting as part of supportive care
- Vomiting secondary to pain or medication side effects
Possible side effects of Cerenia
Know what to watch for — your TelaVets vet will review risks and benefits during your consultation.
- Mild lethargy or drowsiness — usually transient
- Decreased appetite in some patients
- Pain or reaction at injection site (injectable formulation)
- Hypersalivation after oral tablet administration in cats
Conditions Cerenia may be prescribed for
Why pets need Cerenia
Pets need Cerenia when vomiting or nausea threatens hydration, nutrition, or recovery from illness. Treating nausea early prevents a cascade of secondary complications.
Motion and vestibular triggers
Car travel and inner ear imbalance stimulate the brain's nausea pathways that maropitant effectively suppresses.
Systemic illness
Kidney disease, liver dysfunction, and pancreatitis produce nausea as a secondary sign — Cerenia provides relief while underlying disease is managed.
How our vets determine if Cerenia is right
Cerenia is prescribed when a veterinarian determines anti-nausea therapy is clinically indicated. TelaVets vets distinguish uncomplicated vomiting from emergencies requiring immediate in-person care.
- Assessment of vomiting frequency, content, and associated signs on video
- Evaluation of hydration status — gum color, skin elasticity, energy
- Review of diet, toxin exposure, and foreign body risk
- Discussion of travel history for motion sickness cases
- Guidance on when bloodwork, imaging, or emergency referral is needed
Cerenia administration & dosing
Cerenia dosing depends on whether treatment targets acute vomiting or motion sickness prevention. Your TelaVets vet provides the correct protocol for your pet's situation.
Give oral tablets with a small amount of food to reduce salivation in cats
For motion sickness, administer 2 hours before travel for best effect
Injectable Cerenia may be used for acute vomiting when oral dosing is not possible
Do not wrap tablets tightly in fatty food — affects absorption
Use the appropriate formulation — dog and cat dosing differs significantly
Store tablets at controlled room temperature
Contact your vet if vomiting persists beyond 24 hours of treatment
Always follow your prescribing veterinarian's instructions. Dosages are tailored to your pet's weight, age, and health status.
Using Cerenia safely for your pet
Use with caution in pets under 16 weeks of age
Not for use in pets with known maropitant hypersensitivity
Inform your vet of liver disease — dose adjustments may be needed
Seek emergency care for vomiting with lethargy, bloating, or known toxin ingestion
Do not use human anti-nausea medications without veterinary guidance
Why pet parents choose TelaVets for prescriptions
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Most pet parents are connected with a vet within 1–3 hours of booking, 7 days a week.
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When medication is appropriate, prescriptions are issued same-day and delivered to your door next business day.
Stress-Free Home Visits
Your pet is assessed in their calm home environment, which often makes symptoms easier to evaluate on video.
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How to get Cerenia online
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"Fantastic service! My dog gets extremely anxious at the vet, so having a virtual appointment from home was a game-changer. The vet was kind and helpful, and getting his medication delivered the next day made the whole process stress-free and more affordable than going to the clinic."
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"The vet I spoke with Dr. Ricksaw was very knowledgeable and nice. He took the time to go through all of my options and ideas with me. Reassured me that all we were doing for my dog's anxiety was good and gave me a couple of new ideas as well."
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"I would definitely use them again. I'm cat sitting for 2 weeks and needed to see a vet. I was so worried about the kitten. I used Televets the cat got his prescription and all is good. Excellent service!"
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Maria
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"Dr Corey was amazing, helpful, compassionate and well versed. I would highly recommend using this. It is so much easier than trying to get a 3 legged cat into a carrier, take him to a doctor's office and stress him out, love it!!!"
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Jackie Gardner
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"I had a TelaVets Zoom appointment and couldn't be more impressed. They spent a lot of time with me, walking through every option to help my cat recover from her skin issues. I've also reached out about getting her medication through Chewy.com, and they've been extremely helpful every step of the way."
LD
Lara Durand
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"Dr. Moppin is a dedicated professional who truly cares about his furry patients and their humans, too! It's such a relief that Dr. Cole took the time to listen and address my concerns thoughtfully. Thank you for taking care of our cats 🐈"
WW
Wanida Walker
Verified Pet Parent
"This service was amazing! My dog ran out of his medication before we were able to get in with a new vet and they were able to help get him a short term supply quickly. I would definitely use them again!"
AT
Amanda Tobias
Verified Pet Parent
"Knowledgeable, professional caring provider! Needed urgent Vet care on a weekend and TeleVet kept me from having to miss a day of work, as well as half the price of local weekend options. Thank you!"
JH
Jana Humble
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr. McGinnis was very knowledgeable and listened to my cat's issues. She addressed the problem and may have come up with an answer after 5 years of trying with local vet practices."
MK
Marilyn Kerr
Verified Pet Parent
"Fantastic service! My dog gets extremely anxious at the vet, so having a virtual appointment from home was a game-changer. The vet was kind and helpful, and getting his medication delivered the next day made the whole process stress-free and more affordable than going to the clinic."
DL
David Long
Verified Pet Parent
"The vet I spoke with Dr. Ricksaw was very knowledgeable and nice. He took the time to go through all of my options and ideas with me. Reassured me that all we were doing for my dog's anxiety was good and gave me a couple of new ideas as well."
CH
Courtney Hughes
Verified Pet Parent
"I would definitely use them again. I'm cat sitting for 2 weeks and needed to see a vet. I was so worried about the kitten. I used Televets the cat got his prescription and all is good. Excellent service!"
M
Maria
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr Corey was amazing, helpful, compassionate and well versed. I would highly recommend using this. It is so much easier than trying to get a 3 legged cat into a carrier, take him to a doctor's office and stress him out, love it!!!"
JG
Jackie Gardner
Verified Pet Parent
"I had a TelaVets Zoom appointment and couldn't be more impressed. They spent a lot of time with me, walking through every option to help my cat recover from her skin issues. I've also reached out about getting her medication through Chewy.com, and they've been extremely helpful every step of the way."
LD
Lara Durand
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr. Moppin is a dedicated professional who truly cares about his furry patients and their humans, too! It's such a relief that Dr. Cole took the time to listen and address my concerns thoughtfully. Thank you for taking care of our cats 🐈"
WW
Wanida Walker
Verified Pet Parent
"This service was amazing! My dog ran out of his medication before we were able to get in with a new vet and they were able to help get him a short term supply quickly. I would definitely use them again!"
AT
Amanda Tobias
Verified Pet Parent
"Knowledgeable, professional caring provider! Needed urgent Vet care on a weekend and TeleVet kept me from having to miss a day of work, as well as half the price of local weekend options. Thank you!"
JH
Jana Humble
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr. McGinnis was very knowledgeable and listened to my cat's issues. She addressed the problem and may have come up with an answer after 5 years of trying with local vet practices."
MK
Marilyn Kerr
Verified Pet Parent
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Frequently asked questions about Cerenia
Cerenia typically begins working within 1–2 hours. Many pets stop vomiting within the first dose, making it one of the fastest-acting anti-nausea medications available.
Yes, Cerenia is FDA-approved for motion sickness prevention in dogs. Give the dose 2 hours before travel for optimal protection during the trip.
Cerenia is commonly used to manage nausea in cats with chronic kidney disease. Your TelaVets vet will confirm appropriate dosing based on your cat's lab results.
Cerenia is generally safe alongside most antibiotics, pain medications, and fluids. Always inform your vet of all current medications.
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