If this is for allergies and it truly is allergies...you have other options too. But, both of these meds are very, very safe and effective.
What you really have to assess is whether these allergies are seasonal or year round. If more like year round, then your kiddo would be more suited to using either Atopica or Apoquel.
You should read this whole thread:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...tart-here.html