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Originally Posted by enchilila  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. |
Yay, it went well!!! I had a feeling it would
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Yes, I've heard of pets being allergic to humans - in fact just read an article about it the other day - I think Dr. Becker was writing about it. Crazy huh?!!
We've been doing the drops for a couple years now, and it's hard to say if they do much or not. For some, they really make a difference - for others, they don't do as much. I think I want/need to have his serum adjusted though - they can titrate it, so maybe that'll help. He's been on Atopica for like 6 years, and that's a little miracle drug!!! It was a game changer for him.
I honestly wouldn't hesitate to continue to give the Apoquel if I were you, I really wouldn't. It's such a great little medication and does wonders for SO many! It'd be a great adjunct med to use while giving the drops and managing symptoms at the same time.
Really happy you finally have some good answers.
04-30-2015, 04:37 AM
