Maropitant Citrate Dosing for dogs and Cats By Weight
Important Safety Information
For dogs 2-7 months of age: use for up to 5 days maximum. For dogs older than 7 months: use until the problem is resolved.
Motion sickness prevention: use for up to 2 consecutive days only.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 500-502
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Indication | Route | Dosage | Frequency/Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | General Vomiting | SQ, PO | 1 mg/kg | Once daily, for up to 5 days (2-7 months) or until resolved (>7 months) |
| Motion Sickness | PO | 8 mg/kg | Once daily for up to 2 consecutive days | |
| Prevent Opioid-induced Vomiting | PO | 2-4 mg/kg | Prior to anesthetic procedure | |
| Cats | General Vomiting | IV, SQ, PO | 1 mg/kg | Once daily as needed |
| Kidney Disease Nausea | PO | 4 mg per cat | Once daily as needed |
Large Animal Dosage
| No large animal doses have been identified. |