Maropitant Citrate Administration Significantly Decreases the Rate of Peristalsis in the Stomach and Jejunum and Does Not Significantly Alter Intestinal Diameter or Intestinal Wall Thickness in Healthy Adult Dogs | Synapse
May 7, 2026Open Access
Maropitant Citrate Administration Significantly Decreases the Rate of Peristalsis in the Stomach and Jejunum and Does Not Significantly Alter Intestinal Diameter or Intestinal Wall Thickness in Healthy Adult Dogs
Key Points
This research aims to evaluate the effects of maropitant citrate on peristalsis and intestinal dimensions in healthy dogs.
Evaluated the impact of maropitant citrate administration on stomach and jejunum peristalsis.
Measured intestinal diameter and wall thickness with radiographic methods.
Assessed changes in duodenal peristalsis and gas or fluid distention in the small intestine.
Maropitant citrate significantly decreased peristalsis in the stomach and jejunum.
No significant changes were observed in intestinal diameter or wall thickness.
Radiographic assessments showed no significant alterations in gas content or fluid distention.
Abstract
= 0.48) between 0 and 1 h was found after administration of maropitant citrate. No significant change in duodenal peristalsis or radiographic small intestinal gas or fluid distention or overall gas content.