Apoquel Chewable is designed to treat and control your dog1s itchy skin which could be caused by fleas, food, and allergies. Apoquel provides relief in 4 hours and helps control itching within 24 hours. Apoquel is not a steroid or antihistamine. It works differently than these other drugs and goes directly to the source to address the underlying cause of the irritation and quickly quells the allergic reactions.
Key Benefits:
Formulated For: For dogs older than 12 months of age.
Why Use It: Provides relief in 4 hours. Works to control itch in 24 hours. Reduces inflammation in your dog's skin. Relieves and controls itching from flea, food, contact allergies, and atopic dermatitis. Specifically designed to control itch while having minimal impact on other parts of your dog's body - few side effects. One of the significant advantages of Apoquel is that your dog can take it if they are taking anti-parasitic medications or topical ointments for controlling fungal and bacterial skin infections. Apoquel can be used with heartworm and flea preventatives, vaccines, NSAIDâs, antibiotics, anti-fungal medications, and topical skin products used for dogs with skin infections. Apoquel does not interfere with allergy testing, an important benefit since many itchy dogs suffer from allergies and may require testing to determine the exact allergen.
Health Consideration: Skin Allergies
How is Medication Given? Administer two Apoquel chewables per day for up to 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, you will need to give a maintenance dose of 1 chewable per day. Apoquel may be given with or without food. How to Store: Store chewable at controlled room temperature 25 degrees C (77 degrees F) with excursions between 15 degrees-30 degrees C (59 degrees - 86 degrees F) permitted.
What Results Can I Expect? Provides relief in 4 hours. Works to control itch in 24 hours. Reduces inflammation in your dog's skin. Relieves and controls itching from flea, food, contact allergies, and atopic dermatitis. Specifically designed to control itch while having minimal impact on other parts of your dog's body - few side effects. One of the significant advantages of Apoquel is that your dog can take it if they are taking anti-parasitic medications or topical ointments for controlling fungal and bacterial skin infections. Apoquel can be used with heartworm and flea preventatives, vaccines, NSAIDâs, antibiotics, anti-fungal medications, and topical skin products used for dogs with skin infections. Apoquel does not interfere with allergy testing, an important benefit since many itchy dogs suffer from allergies and may require testing to determine the exact allergen.
What Form Does Medication Come In? Apoquel Chewable are sold per chewable tablet in strengths of 3.6mg, 5.4mg, or 16mg.
Manufacturer: Zoetis
Common Brand Name: Apoquel
Dose and Administration: Administer two Apoquel chewables per day for up to 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, you will need to give a maintenance dose of 1 chewable per day. Apoquel may be given with or without food. How to Store: Store chewable at controlled room temperature 25 degrees C (77 degrees F) with excursions between 15 degrees - 30 degrees C (59 degrees - 86 degrees F) permitted.
Possible Side Effects: The most common side effects are: Vomiting and diarrhea, Lethargy, Anorexia, Urinary tract infections, Pyoderma (a bacterial skin infection), Ear infections. These side effects commonly resolve themselves with continued dosage. Contact your veterinarian to discuss any concerns you have.
Precautions Apoquel should not be used for dogs with serious infections as it may increase the risk for infection including demodicosis and exacerbate neoplastic conditions. Apoquel is not for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Apoquel has not been evaluated for use in combination with cyclosporine, glucocorticoids, or other systemic immunosuppressive agents.
Storage Recommendations: Store chewable at controlled room temperature 25 degrees C (77 degrees F) with excursions between 15 degrees-30 degrees C (59 degrees-86 degrees F) permitted.
In Case of Overdose: In case of Apoquel overdose, contact the closest emergency animal hospital.
Is Prescription from a Vet Required? Yes
