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It is a completely different family of drug from those vets currently have access to for itchy dogs (steroids, antihistamines, immunotherapy, cyclosporines). The drug is reported as starting to work and give benefit to your dog within 4 hours of the first tablet. Itching is said to be controlled after just 24 hours.
Use of ApoquelÂ® in the management of canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) has greatly reduced our need for adjunctive systemic glucocorticoids in managing CAD. It is rarely used as a sole therapy in our patient population. We prescribe ApoquelÂ® for acute flares in chronic CAD, as chronic adjunctive therapy in CAD that is partially controlled with other treatment modalities and as seasonal therapy in CAD that is limited to a few months of the year.