# Cerenia (Maropitant) Dose for Dogs & Cats: Strengths & Dose Calculator

> Cerenia injection contains 10 mg maropitant per mL and is given at 1 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg) once daily for up to 5 days, to dogs for acute vomiting and to cats from…

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- Type: Vet product
- Publisher: WeVet
- Updated: 2026-11-02
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc. (2026-11-02)
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Cerenia injection contains 10 mg maropitant per mL and is given at 1 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg) once daily for up to 5 days, to dogs for acute vomiting and to cats from 4 months for vomiting [1].

- Brand: Cerenia
- Contains: Maropitant
- Company: Zoetis
- Label species: Dogs, Cats
- Data from: USA (FDA label)

## Strengths

- Cerenia injection 10 mg/mL: Maropitant 10 mg per mL (verified, [1])

## Dose by species

| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Acute vomiting (0.1 mL/kg.) | 1 mg/kg [1] | SC (2–4 months: SC only); IV over 1–2 min or SC from 4 months | Once daily · Up to 5 consecutive days | Label |
| Cats | Vomiting (from 4 months) (0.1 mL/kg.) | 1 mg/kg [1] | IV over 1–2 min or SC | Once daily · Up to 5 consecutive days | Label |

## Label directions

- Dogs 2–4 months: 1 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg) SC once daily for up to 5 days [1].
- Dogs and cats from 4 months: 1 mg/kg IV over 1–2 minutes or SC once daily for up to 5 days [1].

## Warnings and precautions

- Bone marrow hypocellularity was seen in puppies younger than 11 weeks [1].
- Not evaluated with gastrointestinal obstruction; use with caution with hepatic dysfunction [1].


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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Cerenia injection dose?

1 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg) once daily for up to 5 days in dogs and cats [1].

### Can Cerenia be given IV?

Yes, in dogs and cats from 4 months, slowly over 1–2 minutes; dogs aged 2–4 months get it SC only [1].

## References

[1] CERENIA (maropitant citrate) injection — label — DailyMed (US NLM) — FDA-approved label, Zoetis (2026). https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6aeda328-97c9-4868-8ecb-b3a4dcdbc0a0

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