Treatment
of acute vomiting in dogs is aimed at diagnosing the underlying problem, and correcting that.
This assessment is crucial and must be based on a thorough history, careful physical examination, clinical experience and judgment, and a sound understanding of the differential
diagnosis of acute vomiting.
Chronic vomiting needs to be worked up by your regular veterinarian unlike
bouts of acute vomiting which tend to be self resolving.
«CERENIA is the veterinarian - trusted solution for the treatment and
prevention of acute vomiting in dogs,» said J. Michael McFarland, DVM, DABVP, group director of veterinary operations for the Companion Animal Division of Pfizer Animal Health.
For
prevention of acute vomiting, Cerenia should be given orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg / kg body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.
The newly approved CERENIA Tablets label supports the safe use of CERENIA Tablets at 2mg / kg / day until
resolution of acute vomiting in dogs over 7 months of age.
CERENIA ® (maropitant citrate) Tablets Label Now Allows for Use Until Resolution
of Acute Vomiting in Dogs
CERENIA Injectable is recommended for dogs 8 weeks and older for prevention and
treatment of acute vomiting and for cats 16 weeks and older for the treatment of vomiting.
Cerenia is indicated for the prevention
of acute vomiting and prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.
Cerenia is indicated for the prevention
of acute vomiting and the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.
CERENIA Tablets are recommended for dogs 8 weeks and older for prevention
of acute vomiting and for dogs 16 weeks and older for prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness.
The update also lowers the recommended age of use in dogs from 16 weeks to eight weeks, for the prevention and treatment
of acute vomiting (for both injectable solution and tablets).