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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.
Apoquel comes in three different strength tablets. Your vet will advise you what dose to give your dog. It is given twice a day for the first 14 days of treatment, and then just once a day.