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How many hours before chemo should I give my cat Cerenia for nausea?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 11 years and 10 months old | 11.5 lbs

Hi trixie is going thru treatment for small cell lymphoma and gets a Leukeran every 2 weeks. My question is regarding Cerenia for nausea. My oncologist has said to give it to her the day b4 her Leukeran and the next few days following. If she gets her Leukeran at 930 tomorrow morning is there a time today that is best to administer the Cerenia ?... I was planning on this evening. Just wondering if the time makes any difference? Thx!

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 11th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Trixie. Cerenia typically provides 24-48 hours of nausea relief in cats. So I would give it to her approximately 12 hours before her next dose of chemotherapy. This will give the medication plenty of time to start working as well as provide relief for many hours afterwards. I hope this information helps!

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