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Originally Posted by Jasna  I have few questions about Apoquel,new monoclonal medicine for allergies is not been permitted in Uk as they said it would be in the beginning of April 😢.My vet is so against Apoquel saying that dogs can have organ failure and other bad side effects after long term of using Apoquel.My question is,is anyone's baby on Apoquel for long time?any side effects? Will my girls hair grow back?at this moment she lost a lot of hair on her top head,chest and sides.her hair is really brittle and dry.her skin changed colour,she is quite dark😭.We checked her thyroid and came back perfect.I don't know what to do,I can't sleep and I feel sick.Can anyone give me any advice please I don't know what to do. |
Apoquel is an amazing med. EVERY single solitary med out there has side effects as a possibility.
I've had 2 of my dogs on it and they do amazing on it. Have also used its "cousin", Atopica, which is equally amazing.
As far as the fur loss - AND bc you're seeing such skin issues, you should *absolutely* rule out Cushings disease as a cause. Are there any other symptoms at all...even random ones? Increased drinking, peeing, appetite? Pot belly? Heat intolerance? Lethargy? Recurrent skin or ear issues? All of those (and more!) are related to Cushings.
The very first test for Cushings is the Cortisol-Creatinine Ratio Urine Test. Then you do ACTH, depending upon results of that first test.
And btw, the vast majority of generalist vets DO miss diagnosing Cushings ALL THE TIME. My Wylie was misdiagnosed for almost 2 years.