Recently apoquel has been garnering controversies because of its reported side effects.
Apoquel 16mg for dogs side effects.
Low numbers of dogs in the studies developed demodicosis neoplasia pneumonia bloody diarrhea skin and ear infections.
Because of its immunosuppressive properties it can increase your dog s vulnerability to infection.
Just like any other drug apoquel comes with its own set of side effects and possible reactions.
Slightly more pug than beagle.
Six dogs were euthanized because of suspected malignant neoplasms.
Then if the dog is 130 to 175 9 lbs they must have 16 mg twice the dose and every day.
Its immunosuppressive properties can increase the dog s vulnerability to infection.
She s been on apoquel for over a year now 16mg once daily in the am.
The dog had developed abdominal ascites and pleural effusion of unknown etiology.
We have seen big pharmaceutical companies come up with breakthrough products only to hear that there are issues with the drug.
It works by specifically targeting cytokines a type of substance released by the immune system to help stop itching and inflammation.
Apoquel oclacitinib maleate is a synthetic janus kinase jak inhibitor.
Side effects of apoquel for dogs.
One dog was euthanized after 450 days of apoquel.
It works for us.
Like all the medicines there are also some apoquel side effects to be aware of.
It also reacts when you use this medicine with other types.
For oral use in dogs only.
No side effects and he itching is controlled.
We have a 23lb 8 yr old puggle bitch.
Apoquel oclacitinib is a medicine that works to control the symptoms of allergic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis in dogs.
Here are some of the serious side effects noted.
Vomiting diarrhea lethargy anorexia sq or dermal masses unspecified decreased leukocytes decreased globulins and increased cholesterol and lipase.
Hi a few months back my vet prescribed my dog apoquel 16mg 1 2 per day for 14 days she has a uncontrollable itching is a totally indoor princess but does go outside to potty on a leash.
She s a healthy happy dog but she has chronic itchy skin.
Apoquel tablets were administered to healthy one year old beagle dogs twice daily for 6 weeks followed by once daily for 20 weeks at 0 6 mg kg 1x maximum exposure dose 8 dogs 1 8 mg kg 3x 8 dogs and 3 0 mg kg 5x 8 dogs oclacitinib for 26 weeks.
This includes demodicosis infections and neoplastic health conditions.
She is on natural balance fish and sweet potato formula and same brand of treats as she is allergic to wheat gluten chicken and beef.
Federal usa law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
This means that he had a fluid filled abdomen and chest.
Even though it is very effective some owners report that with long term use the medicine.
