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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.
The approval of APOQUEL is encouraging because it will provide both veterinarians and pet owners with a treatment that reduces itch within hours and provides long term relief of itching and inflammation for dogs without the side effects of steroids..