Apoquel Itch Relief for Dogs

Fast-Acting and Safe Itch Relief

APOQUEL to helps control a dog's itch due to allergic skin disease. It provides fast, long-term relief from itch and inflammation without many of the side effects associated with other treatments

Canine itch can be caused by several factors, including infections, parasites or allergies. Some common allergies are caused by fleas, food or environmental allergens such as pollens, molds or house-dust mites. The 4 most common allergies are: Flea allergy Food allergy Contact allergy Atopic dermatitis (itchy skin disease associated with environmental allergens)

What to Look For: Excessive licking, chewing, biting or scratching Excessive rolling, rubbing or scooting Foot chewing Hair loss Recurrent ear problems Changes in the skin, like sores or darkened color Redness of the skin Body odor

If your dog exhibits any of the signs listed above, talk to your veterinarian about it.

How it works: Unlike common therapies such as steroids, cyclosporines or antihistamines, Apoquel is the only treatment specifically designed to go straight to the source of the itch. Since it targets the cause of the itch, it has minimal effect on other parts of the dog's body. Apoquel starts to relieve the itch within 4 hours, comparable to steroids. Apoquel effectively controls the itch within 24 hours. Apoquel relieves itch in the long term.

Application: Apoquel comes in tablet form. You will need to give your dog 2 doses per day, with or without for up to 14 days. After 14 days, you will need to give your dog only 1 dose of per day. Your veterinarian will prescribe the correct strength of Apoquel for your dog.

Cautions: Do not use in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. Apoquel may increase the chances of developing serious infections, and may cause existing parasitic skin infections or pre-existing cancers to get worse. Apoquel has not been tested in dogs receiving some medications including some commonly used to treat skin conditions such as corticosteroids and cyclosporines. Do not use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Most common side effects are vomiting and diarrhea. Apoquel has been used safely with many common medications including parasiticides, antibiotics and vaccines.

Ingredients: The active substance in Apoquel, oclacitinib, is an immunomodulator (a medicine that changes the activity of the immune system) that works by blocking the action of enzymes known as Janus kinases. These enzymes play an important role in the processes of inflammation and itchiness including those involved in allergic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis in dogs. By blocking the enzymes, Apoquel reduces the inflammation and itchiness associated with the disease.

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