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I have an Australian cattle dog that has redness around eyes and paws that itch. My current vet has given him apoquel for allergies and this really has done nothing for him.Is there a supplement I can give him to help with his issues if so what's the
In addition to the apoquel you can give omega 3 capsules, a total of 2000 mg daily. This will reduce inflammation and improve his coat also. Bathing in mild hypoallergenic shampoo weekly will help too. In addition keep him busy with toys and exercise as the more he licks his feet and rubs his eyes the worse it gets. Thanks for using Boop by Petco to help you care for Tig.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I need info on apoquel: my golden retriever has anxiety and allergies can it treat both and be given daily? He is 75 pounds and mildly/moderately anxious. It doesn’t impact him enough for him to act out but he is high strung and breaths hard because
Thanks for using Boop by Petco. First off, if Benedryl is working for the allergies, I would absolutley stick with that. It is by far the safest and cheapest option. And, it can help some with the anxiety. Talk to your vet to be sure you’re using the right dose though- it’s much higher than a human dose. Secondly, Apoquel is awesome in terms of allergies but will do nothing for anxiety. That being said, if some of the anxiety and heavy breathing is due to being itchy and uncomfortable, that may improve with the apoquel. Hope this helps. Best wishes to you and Rowan!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I'm seeing my vet later with my dog with multiple allergies, we earlier discussed apoquel Through summer lily has managed on 1mg of prednicare and piriton but in autumn her face itching really kicks in resulting in numerous eye ulcers between now an
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Sorry to hear about Lily's allergies. I would highly advice that you consider Apoquel. This medication is very effective to decrease the itch and help with the clinical signs associated with allergies that you describe. The best thing about Apoquel besides its efficacy is that you can stop it at any point so you can consider using it just for the time being while she is affected by allergies the most. That is how I use it for my own dogs and they are going great. Good luck and have a nice day!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My baby has bad allergies and she is prescribed apoquel dosage is 3.6mg tablet and we are only suppose to give her half. So i was wondering if we can ask our vet to up the dosage because it seems like the 3.6mg isnt working as well anymore? Thank you
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Poor Dove! Apoquel will stop working or not work well if the dog has a skin infection. It only helps control itching. If the apoquel was working and now it isn't that could be the cause. Yeast or bacterial skin infections are possible which can easily be determined with cytology (looking under the microscope). Apoquel is only labeled to be given twice daily for 2 weeks then decreased to once daily due to the risk of suppressing the immune system. I would have Dove rechecked by your Vet. I always recommend for my bad allergy patients to start an Omega 3 supplement and also use an antihistamine. Sometimes bathing in medicated shampoos can help as well (bathe twice weekly and leave the lather on for 10 mins before rinsing). I wish Dove the very best! https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/zyrtec/ https://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/omegadog/ https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=27307
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Our 2-year-old Shar-pei is taking a course of Apoquel along with her Bravecto. While Bravecto seems to work very well, as advertised, the Apoquel does not seem to work. Our Coco is still scratching, some licking, and shedding balls of hair. She e
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! While apoquel is a great drug to stop scratching and to help atopic dermatitis it doesn't do anything in the face of a skin infection. Coco should be checked to see if she now has a yeast and or bacterial skin infection. There is also the option of doing an injection for scratching called cytopoint, which lasts 30-60 days (dog dependent). I would also consider adding Omega 3 fish oils and changing her diet to a non-chicken based novel protein diet (try venison, lamb, fish). Claritin, benadryl and zyrtec can be sued in dogs, see links below: https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/zyrtec/ https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/claritin/ https://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/omegadog/ https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=15235
Updated on September 24th, 2025