Apoquel for allergies

[HannahRanger]

My vet put Hannah on apoquel a few weeks ago. She has been on temiril for years now but it will do long term damage to her. Apoquel is not a steroid and it will be better for her in the long run. It seems to have cut down on the scratching and gnawing at her legs.

My question to other yorkie owners is that her back legs have been very red some time now. The vet said it was due to inflammation and hoped the beginning double-dose of the apoquel would allieviate it somehow. Does anyone else experience this with their dogs and have any suggestions?

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by HannahRanger

My vet put Hannah on apoquel a few weeks ago. She has been on temiril for years now but it will do long term damage to her. Apoquel is not a steroid and it will be better for her in the long run. It seems to have cut down on the scratching and gnawing at her legs.

My question to other yorkie owners is that her back legs have been very red some time now. The vet said it was due to inflammation and hoped the beginning double-dose of the apoquel would allieviate it somehow. Does anyone else experience this with their dogs and have any suggestions?

Leg/paw licking/chewing is very tough to control - and it's almost pointless bc the dog almost "needs" to do it to obtain some relief. I can tell you that Wylie used to chew/lick a lot more but since it calmed down - the inflammation has calmed down and his fur came back too.

I really hope the Apoquel works for you - allergies are so terribly frustrating . I feel for what you're both going through.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I am excited about it and hope it works. I reluctantly tried Atopica last year but it did not work. The Temeril P is ok...but he still has periodic issues... I am praying this works. Will let you know!

If you don't mind my asking, how much is the Apoquel, as compared to Atopica? I've heard from some that it's more reasonable...Atopica ain't cheap, that's for sure.

[HannahRanger]

Thanks for the advice. I've seen her start to go for her leg and then stop. Hopefully she'll be able to lay off of it enough that the inflammation will go down.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

If you don't mind my asking, how much is the Apoquel, as compared to Atopica? I've heard from some that it's more reasonable...Atopica ain't cheap, that's for sure.

Apoquel 3.6 mg is $39 for 20 tabs. But, my George is to take 1/4 of a tab so it is definitely less than Atopica. Atopica 15ct is $40.58 here.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Apoquel 3.6 mg is $39 for 20 tabs. But, my George is to take 1/4 of a tab so it is definitely less than Atopica. Atopica 15ct is $40.58 here.

Thank you! Yup, I think it'd be cheaper than Atopica here too. It's nice for once that a newer med is cheaper than Atopica. Will he have to take it every day...or is it like Atopica where the goal is to take it 2-3x per week?

[107barney]

Ann do you use the Atopica liquid? We pay $35 for a two month supply of Atopica for cats, and daisy is on a 5 lb dose every day to every other day.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Thank you! Yup, I think it'd be cheaper than Atopica here too. It's nice for once that a newer med is cheaper than Atopica. Will he have to take it every day...or is it like Atopica where the goal is to take it 2-3x per week?

No, they stay on this daily.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Ann do you use the Atopica liquid? We pay $35 for a two month supply of Atopica for cats, and daisy is on a 5 lb dose every day to every other day.

Wow, I didn't even know there was a liquid! I've never been given the option. Do you like it better? Actually a liquid wouldn't be a bad idea for us since Marcel is so small and we technically slightly over-dose him bc of his weight...although he does fine on the slightly large dose. We use the pills and I give it Tues and Thursday. I think we pay about $35 for a box.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Wow, I didn't even know there was a liquid! I've never been given the option. Do you like it better? Actually a liquid wouldn't be a bad idea for us since Marcel is so small and we technically slightly over-dose him bc of his weight...although he does fine on the slightly large dose. We use the pills and I give it Tues and Thursday. I think we pay about $35 for a box.

Yes it's Atopica for cats. It comes in two sizes the 5 ML and the 17 ML. I never use the whole bottle because once opened it must be used in 8 weeks. I buy two 5 ML bottles at a time and send in a $7 rebate. Before we used Atopica for cats, we specially ordered neoral liquid. So I've never used the pills. I draw up a 5 lb dose even though she is about 7.5 lbs. We are able to use a more minimal dose this way and have never reached her full dose to keep her allergies at bay. I too am curious about apoquel but am afraid to try it (if it ain't broke don't fix it).

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Yes it's Atopica for cats. It comes in two sizes the 5 ML and the 17 ML. I never use the whole bottle because once opened it must be used in 8 weeks. I buy two 5 ML bottles at a time and send in a $7 rebate. Before we used Atopica for cats, we specially ordered neoral liquid. So I've never used the pills. I draw up a 5 lb dose even though she is about 7.5 lbs. We are able to use a more minimal dose this way and have never reached her full dose to keep her allergies at bay. I too am curious about apoquel but am afraid to try it (if it ain't broke don't fix it).

I'm going to ask my vet about this bc it would give Marcel a more custom dose. Geesh, you're like my medication sensei lately...first the allerderm, now the Atopica . I should think of other questions/needs I may have .

I'm really curious about the Apoquel...when some pollens are off the charts here, we have some breakthrough symptoms for Marcel...a little paw licking/chewing. It's not *bad*, but it does make me wonder if Apoquel is worth a try.