Friday, October 10, 2014

Apoquel vs. Atopica


Mr. D asks:
We know Lily has been taking Atopica for her allergies. We also read you tried Apoquel. Any difference in her allergies since trying the new med.



Mother:
We were told Apoquel was the new miracle drug for "Control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age." The drug apparently has no side effects. 

 Apoquel, according to the Vet was also difficult to get and is back ordered. I tried it on Lily and Edward. I thought I did find a miracle cure for Lily. The first three days she stopped licking and itching completely. I was shocked. However, day five brought her right back to her licking, redness and a yeast infection. I switched her immediately back to Atopica. As far as Edward, it did not work on him at all. He became itchier if that is at all possible.
Do I recommend Apoquel? My experience-absolutely not.

 This is my opinion only...this drug may work for your pup.
paw prints by Two French Bulldogs at 6:02:00 AM
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31 comments:

  1. It's so sad when you try a new treatment and after some good days things are as worse as before... and it's not easy to find the right treatment for that evil allergies...

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  2. It's funny how different meds will work so differently depending on the dog!

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  3. we are sorry about the itchy scratchies sometimes things work for some dogs and just dont work for others

    retro rover

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  6. Interesting indeed. Have a fabulous Friday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  7. we found that too - neither of those worked for Reilly and the only thing we have found to help his severe allergies is the depo medral shots.

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  8. All pups are different just the same as us humans some things work some don't,xx Rachel

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  9. Do you any experience or knowledge to pass on regarding serving up only a raw diet for allergies?

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  10. Hello. We found your doggie blog via Frank and Ernie. Sorry to hear about your itchy problems. My colleague Joey dog gets itchies a lot too. We have to be careful what we feed him. He's allergic to certain foods. One misguided meatball, and he's got itchies again!

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  11. I Laika have a lot of itchies too.

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  12. We are finding that out, it work for some and not others. I haven't tried either and my vet has never mentioned Atopica. Love Dolly

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  13. Sometimes things work and sometimes they don't. So VERY MUCH sorry that it didn't work fur you.

    Have you ever tried LOCAL.. RAW Honey in your foods... That helps SOME folks and Dawgs as well... butt it has to be LOCAL and RAW... We have a furend who is a Bee Keeper... and he USED to have LOTS of itchies and Sneezing and stuffs... and now... NONE of that... He has a teaspoon of honey from his hives... every day.

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  14. Bummer, Lily and Edward. We know you and your mom had high hopes for the Apoquel.

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  15. Allergies can be so frustrating to figure out what works and what doesn't.
    hugs
    Mr Bailey & Hazel

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  16. Mommy says thank you for that very good information. She is always looking for something for my itches.


    Loveys Sasha

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  17. Good info for those who deal with these troubles!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  18. We are also looking for a miracle cure for Arty's itches....thanks for sharing this!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  19. Nothing works for me either,,,, I hate the itchies, and those histamines releasing themselves when I itch,
    love
    tweedles

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