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Can I use Meclizine safely for my dog's nausea instead of Cerenia?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Papillon | Female | spayed | 14 years and 3 months old | 8.6 lbs

I have a 14 year old Papillon that has had a mild stroke or brain tumor & a stone in her bladder with stones in her kidneys. Has head tilt, balance issue right side, left paw walks like she has a sock on it. She is on Denamarin for high liver counts, weening off Predizone, antibiotic for UTI & Cerenia we have also started her on Royal Canin S/O dog food. I would like to if Meclizine could be used instead of Cerenia?

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Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

Veterinarian

Published on August 2nd, 2017

Meclazine is commonly used as an antinausea drug but essentially it is an antihistamine. The exact mechanisms of action for its antiemetic and anti-motion-sickness effects are not completely understood. Cerenia is a very effective aniemitic that works in multiple ways.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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    Unfortunately, without doing a physical exam on Chloe, we cannot give dosages for medications (even those available OTC). I will say that meclizine is commonly used in dogs for nausea. I would recommend calling your vet for a safe dose!

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