What vets charged for one dose of Cerenia on owners’ bills. Tablet prices at the vet and online are in the list below.
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| Weight | Dose Range | Best Tablet Option |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lbs | 9 mg | - |
| 20 lbs | 18 mg | 1 × 16mg |
| 30 lbs | 27 mg | 1 × 24mg |
| 40 lbs | 36 mg | 2 × 16mg |
| 50 lbs | 45 mg | 2 × 24mg |
| 60 lbs | 54 mg | 1 × 24mg + 2 × 16mg |
| 70 lbs | 64 mg | 4 × 16mg |
| 80 lbs | 73 mg | 1 × 60mg + 1 × 16mg |
| 90 lbs | 82 mg | 1 × 60mg + 1 × 24mg |
| 100 lbs | 91 mg | 1 × 60mg + 2 × 16mg |
Vet-dispensed (injectable): Given as an injection at the clinic. Most common for emergencies.
Vet-dispensed (oral tablets): Take-home tablets. More affordable than injection.
Chewy (oral tablets): Requires vet prescription. Not available at human pharmacies.
Cerenia comes two ways: an injection given at the clinic, and tablets to take home. Only the tablets can be bought anywhere else.
Have these prices with you when you call a vet or check the bill afterwards.
The whole visit, with this on the bill, usually came to $375 – $1,250.
The injection costs several times what a tablet does, and a large dog’s injection costs more than a small dog’s.
| State | Most charges | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $45 – $80 | 5 |
| California | $60 – $100 | 26 |
| Colorado | $50 – $110 | 3 |
| Florida | $60 – $90 | 15 |
| Massachusetts | $50 – $120 | 4 |
| Minnesota | $45 – $50 | 3 |
| Montana | about $40 | 3 |
| New Jersey | $35 – $80 | 7 |
| New York | $50 – $90 | 12 |
| North Carolina | $30 – $35 | 4 |
| Oregon | $20 – $40 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | $40 – $45 | 4 |
| South Carolina | $30 – $40 | 4 |
| Tennessee | $60 – $70 | 3 |
| Texas | $35 – $70 | 11 |
| Washington | $80 – $100 | 7 |
States with fewer than 5 bills are rough guides. Compare all states
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Free · your details stay private · no obligationCerenia is covered by pet insurance when prescribed for a covered emergency or illness. It's included in the claim for the underlying condition — not itemized separately. Both injectable and oral forms are covered at the same reimbursement rate (70–90% after deductible).
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The largest charges on this bill.
See the full billBased on 197 real vet line items, Cerenia (maropitant) typically costs between $40 and $90 per dose. Injectable Cerenia (given at the clinic) costs $35–$80 per injection. Take-home oral tablets cost $5–$15 per tablet. The injectable form is more expensive because it includes the injection administration fee.
No — Cerenia (maropitant) is a veterinary-only medication. It's not available at human pharmacies, Costco, or through GoodRx. Your options: buy from the vet (most expensive), online pet pharmacies like Chewy ($4–$12 per tablet), or 1-800-PetMeds. The injectable form is only given at the vet — you can't purchase it for home use.
Online pet pharmacies are cheapest for take-home Cerenia tablets: Chewy ($4–$12/tablet), 1-800-PetMeds (similar), PetCareRx (similar). At the vet: $5–$15+ per tablet. The savings are 20–50% by buying from an online pharmacy. Ask your vet to fax the prescription to Chewy. Note: the injectable form is only available at the clinic.
Emergency Cerenia is typically given as an injection ($35–$80) rather than oral tablets ($5–$15). The injection acts faster (critical in emergencies) and includes an injection administration fee ($10–$25). Plus, emergency clinics charge 30–50% more for all services. Based on our data, Cerenia appears on the majority of emergency vomiting bills.
Cerenia is the only FDA-approved anti-nausea medication specifically for dogs. Ondansetron (Zofran) is sometimes used off-label and is available as a cheap human generic ($4–$10 with GoodRx). However, ondansetron is not FDA-approved for dogs — consult your vet.
Yes — Cerenia is covered when prescribed for a covered illness or emergency. It's included in the claim for the underlying condition (vomiting episode, GI emergency, post-surgical nausea). Both injectable and oral forms are covered. Since Cerenia is one of the most commonly prescribed emergency medications, insurance claims process smoothly.
In our data, a Cerenia injection at the vet costs $37–$87. The cost varies by dog size: extra-small dogs average $29 per injection while large dogs average $80. The injection includes the drug cost plus an administration fee ($10–$25). Injectable Cerenia acts faster than oral tablets and is the standard for emergency vomiting cases.
Yes — generic maropitant citrate received FDA approval in 2023, and branded generics Elmaro (Elanco, 2025) and Emepax (CP-Pharma, 2026) are entering the market. These are the same active ingredient as Cerenia at potentially lower cost. Ask your vet if they carry a generic maropitant option — savings could be 20–40% vs brand-name Cerenia.
Based on our data, a typical total vet bill when Cerenia is prescribed is about $625, and some pass $1,200. Cerenia is rarely the only charge — most bills also include diagnostics (about $125), hospitalization or observation (about $100), and an exam fee (about $100). Cerenia itself accounts for about 7–10% of the typical emergency visit total.
Prices come from 197 real vet bills that owners shared with us for this. “Most charges” means the middle half: a quarter were lower and a quarter were higher. How we work this out