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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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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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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