Apoquel is a fast-acting formula that treats pruritis caused due to allergic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis in dogs. Manufactured by Zoetis, these anti-inflammatory tablets provide relief within 4 hours of administration and by 24 hours, itching is alleviated completely. Moreover, Apoquel can be safely used in dogs that weigh more than 6.6 pounds and are at least 12 months old. Other than that, Apoquel can also be used concomitantly with other treatments which include NSAIDS, parasiticides, antifungals, anti-infectives, and allergen-specific immunotherapy.
The active ingredient present in Apoquel is Oclacitinib maleate. This ingredient helps in getting rid of allergic reactions. It inhibits the proper functioning of the proinflammatory and pruritogenic cytokines like JAK 1 and JAK 3 that are responsible for producing various allergic reactions in the dog's body.
Apoquel tablets must be administered orally as per the weight of the dog.
Dosage:
Weight |
Amount |
6.6 -9.9 lbs |
½ tablet of 3.6 mg twice daily until 14 days |
10-14.9 lbs |
½ tablet of 5.4 mg twice daily until 14 days |
15-19.9 lbs |
3.6 mg tablet twice daily until 14 days |
20-29.9 lbs |
5.4 mg tablet twice daily until 14 days |
30-44.9 lbs |
½ tablet of 16mg twice daily until 14 days |
45-59.9 lbs |
2 tablets of 5.4mg twice daily until 14 days |
60-89.9 lbs |
1 tablet of 16mg twice daily until 14 days |
90-129.9 lbs |
1 ½ tablet of 16mg twice daily until 14 days |
130-175.9 lbs |
2 tablets of 16mg twice daily until 14 days |
Warnings:
Our dog had a lot of skin allergies last summer when I started using this product. And Apoquel did exceedingly well on her skin.
One stop solution for all the allergic reactions. Stopped itching quickly.
Got Apoquel for the first time for my pet and i think it works really well.