[pstinard]

Originally Posted by pstinard

Here's a good article on biologics: https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Centers.../ucm133077.htm

Basically, they are medicines that are produced by living organisms rather than chemically synthesized in the laboratory.

In the case of Cytopoint, it's a monoclonal antibody that attacks the chemicals in the dogs that cause itching. It's an injection that lasts several weeks to two months. Here's an article on Apoquel and Cytopoint: Making a difference for dogs with atopic dermatitis: When to use Apoquel and when to use Cytopoint. Both have very few side effects, but Cytopoint is longer-lasting.

Here are the websites for the companies that manufacture Cytopoint and Apoquel:

Cytopoint: https://www.zoetisus.com/products/do...int/index.aspx

Apoquel: https://www.apoqueldogs.com/why-does-my-dog-itch.aspx