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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  We did skin testing on Marcel and he did just great w/ it. They may shave a large part of the side of the body, btw. After we got the results, we tried injections for a while - but it was literally IMPOSSIBLE to give him injections at home...we could not believe we were unable to give a 4lb dog an injection - but nope, no way, no how...no matter what we did. Luckily though, they now have sublingual drops, so we do that instead. |
Betty Boop had the test this morning. She did great! It didn't take long at all and we were on our way back home with the results in hand. She is allergic to so many things. The little rascal is allergic to my husband and me!!!!! I don't know how common it is to be allergic to human dander. She is allergic to our huge pecan and oak tree. She is also allergic to cats, and we have an outside cat. The list goes on. He also took blood but but won't know the results for another two weeks. I'm so glad we can do the sublimgual drops.
Do the drops really help Marcel's allergies? Has he built a resistance?
Boop has been on the Apoquel for 3 weeks. I've cut her down to a half pill every other day. I don't want her on them long term. Wow, they sure did help with the itching! I've never seen anything like it! My regular vet said he received a letter stating the pills should be available soon. I read online that the maker will still give them out sparingly as needed.
I'm so glad I took Boop and had this done. The derm vet said that her allergies will only get worse as she ages.