There is not yet much information about the safety of apoquel but it seems to be low risk for short term use as well as effective.
Apoquel dog medication side effects.
In humans the side effects of drugs in the jak inhibitor class of drugs include.
The dog had developed abdominal ascites and pleural effusion of unknown etiology.
Just like any other drug apoquel comes with its own set of side effects and possible reactions.
Apart from this we know that the medicine.
After less than a year on the market.
In most dogs apoquel starts to relieve unpleasant symptoms within 4 hours and effectively controls itching within 24.
One dog was euthanized after 450 days of apoquel.
The manufacturer also cites a study which claims that the drug produced minimal side effects in dogs who were treated for 2 years.
This includes demodicosis infections and neoplastic health conditions.
Because of its immunosuppressive properties it can increase your dog s vulnerability to infection.
Side effects of apoquel for dogs.
Now after the amazement of the disappearing itch we re seeing apoquel side effects.
Neutropenia anemia thrombocytopenia increased liver values increased cholesterol uti weight gain herpes zoster.
Here are some of the serious side effects noted.
This means that he had a fluid filled abdomen and chest.
In a few short years we re reading of damaging side effects.
Apoquel is ideal for both short or long term treatment for pruritus intense itching and can help to offer relief without many of the side effects associated with steroids.
Other drugs in the same drug class as apoquel include drugs for humans for rheumatoid arthritis psoriasis and cancer.