Sounds like atopic dermatitis...I think that's a cover term for the skin reaction they get from allergies. You can spend alot on testing and still not know the cause?...Ty is only two, and the allergies started early....would not want him on steroids as they would certainly shorten his life, even though they work like a dream. In an older dog, I guess it's a choice about quality of life...As far as I know, Apoquel is a tablet. The vet said Tyrone would take a half tablet each day, so it's probably not a gel cap. It has been available in the UK for awhile now. I just put his meds on the back of his tongue and he swallows it. He used to try to hide when he saw me opening the package, but he's resigned to it now....just sits and waits lol....hello to Ireland!!! (I've been there 5 times...) |