It works by specifically targeting cytokines a type of substance released by the immune system to help stop itching and inflammation.
Apoquel for dog allergies.
For dogs with chronic allergy dermatitis and uncontrollable itching it was a godsend.
Apoquel is an amazing medication i have a boston terrier and he has allergies to oak pollen and other blooming plants in the spring he has been on apoquel severeal times throughout the past 2 years for this condition yes i have tried benydryl and he eats dog food with fish in it by far apoqeul is the best medication to treat his allergies.
Apoquel oclacitinib is a medicine that works to control the symptoms of allergic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis in dogs.
Food sensitivities and intolerances are about 15 times more common than true allergies.
I would recommend apoquel over cyclosporine in a dog with previous cancer.
The medication is safe while given with almost any other drugs including anti fungals and nsaids.
There are better and safer alternatives to this dangerous allergy drug.
Comfort and quality of life are absolute considerations when deciding which medications to use.
Apoquel is safe to use in dogs 12 months of age or older.
Can be used with many other medications 4.
There is good news.
Can be used long term for maintenance therapy or short term 4 5.
I remember when apoquel first hit the market.
Allergies have become an epidemic.
Of these 283 dogs two dogs were withdrawn from study due to suspected treatment related adverse reactions.
Apoquel delivers onset of relief within 4 hours.
Apoquel side effects in dogs seem to be fewer than those of the standard medicines previously used for dog allergies.
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Including nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs nsaids such as carprofen vaccines such as rabies and allergen specific immunotherapy allergy shots or drops.
He was a brindle boxer with a spastic personality and a bag of health problems.
Apoquel safety speaks volumes.
Dog approved flavor our soft chews taste like treats without any added fillers such as corn dairy soy and artificial colors and ingredients.
And for one of my training clients in particular it was life changing.
Even though it is very effective some owners report that with long term use the medicine.
One dog that had an intense flare up of dermatitis and severe secondary pyoderma after 19 days of apoquel administration and one dog that developed generalized demodicosis after 28 days of apoquel administration.