My dog has the latter. Thank you Dr. and for the shared testemoniesI assumed their were possible side effects but I think every dog reacts differently. I have a 3year old german shepherd, itching like crazy Apoquel helps it keeps the itching undercontrol however he want to be outside all the time to pee, which is fine. He was on it 1 week and he started terrible diarhea in my house and outside. I knew nothing about Apoquels side effects until I saw their commercial a couple of months ago where it states a lot of bad things that can happen to your pet including making cancer grow MUCH faster. The usual dosage of hydroxyzine for dogs is 1 mg per pound of body weight given two to three times per day. 1.Less Allergenic Food. I at least know for sure 1 drug I would Never Try and that is this Apoquel !! For us, Apoquel is a bad drug. My dog is much worse now and has a tumor under her forearm. Of the types administered, hydroxyzine was one of the most effective. Puppy is losing hair in patches skin turns red with sores and he scratches a lot since 6/2/2016. She cant even find her toys unless I put them in her mouth. I have had her and my other dogs on a special diet but it still doesnt help. Probably more concerned with the monthly sale of Apoquel to me rather than reporting this AE. She said if he was human, they would say he was anorexic. She was still eating and seemed a little more tired so I wasnt alarmed. I supplement benedry to keep the itching controllable at night. Antihistamines are over-the-counter so they have a . Im praying Im not too late. 14 days later he died. He is now on phenobarbital for life because the seizures never went away. I can not believe this is on the market with how many dogs have had issues from it. Aloha. associated with allergic dermatitis and for the control of atopic dermatitis. My jack russel x has been on apoquel for only a few weeks but has quickly developed what looks like a fast growing tumour under his shoulder, do you think this could be related? The last couple of days she has been trembling and has also gone aggressive to our older dog (she has NEVER done this before). At first it was great because it suppressed the itching. By example, many that are on chemo come to us for high dose IV vitamin C (50g-150g/infusion) I would have preferred using prednisone as it has worked well in the past and he didnt need to take much. Would not eat, drink etc. My dog Stella went on this pill in July 2016, she started to gain weight right away. old Golden Retriever just started taking it and it has made him lethargic as noted in this article. I also give him on 25mg Benadryl with his food at night. Too few veterinarians are explaining the risks. Its crazy how fast that can happen. Apoquel side effects listed for dogs in the product insert include: vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, anorexia, SQ or dermal masses (unspecified), decreased leukocytes, decreased globulins, and increased cholesterol and lipase. Im just sick. The Apoquel seemed to work like magic. I was at my wits end after failing to relieve his itch, but I refuse to subject my love to seizures and liver damage. I feel this drug should not be available. Bit worried my E.R. We did zyrtec lorantidine vistari DO NOT GIVE APOQUEL TO YOUR PET. Stay away from this POISON. diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy that resolved spontaneously in 90% of cases and did not my dog Max is a 9 year old border Collie and he has been Apoquel 16mg once a day for 12 days now, then just last week he was vomiting and diarrhea not eating and acting strange, took him to the vet today July 24, 2017 and we just found out that he his now on kidney failure and is in the vet hospital for 3 days for dehydration. She was tired and started staring off so we took her to vet. Her white hair on her lower back turned red from her itching and got worse with bumps all over her lower back. The sedative properties are beneficial in these instances. Some medications may interact with . He has lost 1 1/2 lbs. He is so sick he cant pick his head up. Benadryl wasnt working so Dr. prescribed Apoquel 6/9/2016. The neurologist started her on anti-seizure meds immediately. But, Cytopoint isn't a chemical, like most drugs we're familiar with. I knew all the side effects and finally was relieved to try the apoquel against my better judgement. He ended up in shock and went into V Tach and the cardiologist put him on a procainamide drip to stop the VT and stabilize him, which worked, but who knows for how long. Im wondering If the medicine comes out of his system will he return to his normal form or is the insulin the only option at this point? I am using my supplements with lactobacillus and bifidobacterium, but you can dose lactobacillus at 1/4 capsule per 10 lbs of body weight twice daily. After I moved to Germany my new Vet prescribed Apoquel. Can my dog take Apoquel and Zyrtec together? We purchased a bottle with 70 tablets for $137.20 in hopes that this would provide some relief. My dog was only on it 2 months. I will also take my other boy off this medication. Zoetis and veterinarians should be held accountable, how can you be killing dogs with no compassion , no ethics, no nothing. require discontinuation of therapy. Hard to articulate, more a pet parents knowing. My 15l.b Westie has been on Apoquel 3.6mg, twice daily since Jan.2016. Nothing processed, out of a can or a bag, no dry food ever (its basically rubbish anyhow). The dose of Apoquel tablets is 0.18-0.27 mg/lb (0.4-0.6 mg/kg). I am a regular pet owner with a 10 year old staffy with chronic allergies, but I would NEVER in my life give this drug to my dog. Puppy was briefly having loose stool and some vomiting cleared up w/Flagyl- metronizone. Her liver enzymes, glucose reading were off the charts. And dont forget if youre at all concerned about your pets medication, then give your veterinarian a quick ring. I took him off Apoquel for a week and his symptoms totally disappeared; however, I put him back on Apoquel because the vet was convinced the drug was not responsible for his lameness. DO NOT GIVE THIS POISON TO YOUR PET. Update on my westie. It's . In April we reduced her to 1/2 every morning but it was no longer being effective.I raised her dosage back to1 -3.6mg a day and she started having seizures. We did try a restricted diet and the diet didnt affect his scratching. Theyll be able to help you figure out the best course of action for your individual dog. She has been on it off and on since then depending on her need. Just a follow up to my earlier post. You wouldnt Inject AIDS in your child, that is what this stuff sounds like. This may inform but seems to be a scare tactic to sell his products. This is where we get our information. After this it was too late for her they said she had Instead of continuing to be a veterinarian, helping those innocent animals, and even keeping them from going to other veterinarians that may not explain the risks with medications, you quit, to sell supplements and offer a one sided view. Required fields are marked *. My 11 Yorkie mix has had allergiesitchy feet mostly but all over at times, that we have tolerated as holisticly as possible his whole lifewith the occasional Benadryl. He has food allergy tests done several years ago and is allergic to rice, peas, carrots and several other things. bill will be higher too. Just please dont pump them with drugs, there is no magic pill but with research Im sure you too can find a natural solution that will help. My 7 year old Dachshund was seen my a vet for allergies that caused her ears to itch severly. Im not convinced and will certainly not be giving her anymore. I talked with a Homeopathic vet about my dog and this med and she said that she is seeing at least 4 dogs a week that are coming to her because of reactions to APOQUEL. Apoquel also isn't recommended for dogs who have serious infections or for dogs who weigh less than 6.6 pounds. He also gets half a Zyrtec morning and night. Well after about 4 mths I couldnt take it anymore. Pruritus is not a disease in itself. Some dogs taking other types of antihistamines have also experienced vomiting. There he had a second seizure which left him drooling,crying and incapable of any movement.I had no choice,I chose to relieve his pain. I watch the Zeljanz commercial which is basically a very similar drug for humans.listening to all the huge long list of potential side effects.cancers have happened and they say it like potential for thunderstormslike no big deal. His skin has recently got purple spots. He has intermittent hotspots and a rash. The mission is integrative and functional. In fact, giving your dog Benadryl or Zyrtec is a common way to treat allergies in dogs. Our friend was aware of the allergy and per her normal vet was doing a process of elimination with his food, treats, shampoo, etc. Nadya. Im starting to think all these different vaccines may not be such a good idea. Leading up to this his allergies had been playing up again and he had a cytopoint injection and steroid. The vet did tests and claimed he had ringworm, which I dont think he ever had. Not risking it !!! term side effects by shutting down immune system. It helps relieve really bad side effects of chemotherapy such as anemia, pain and nausea. Just to note a couple of ignorant owners from the above blog. For the most part hes back to being our happy, playful puppy. The doctor along with us are monitoring all. However, it can be used for food allergies as well. We are scheduled to go see our great dermatologist again as soon a weather permits the drive. I took both of my dogs off of Apoquell on 01/02/17 and they are both functioning normally. I thought I had found relief for him and for us but obviously not. Ive been looking for others with the same diagnosis. Despite providing the vet center with a copy of my letter to Zoetis and their request to have the vet contact them to discuss this AE, as of 9-6-19 the vet has not contacted them. Infection after infection after infection lead to Apoquel. He also has a nodule on his spleen which will now be getting investigated. This past year he was expieriencing anal gland infections almost every weekwe were constantly going to the vet for reliefhe was iching his butt, gland would fill up quickly, he was always uncomfortable and couldnt sit still due to the discomfort kept us up all night most nights. As always, you should talk to your veterinarian before starting your dog on any new medication, even if its something as seemingly innocuous as Benadryl or Zyrtec. This is how hydroxyzine is used on humans. I can help but believe the apaquel is. It stops the bone marrow from manufacturing red blood cells and your pet will get very ill, which may not be able to turn around. She sent us to a vet that is a dermatologist 3 hours drive away. He is nibbling them constantly. My terrier-mix dog has been on apoquel for about 2 months. Do not use Apoquel in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. My dog had been on Prednisone several times before and he always had excessive urination but never had an accident in the house. However, he also developed skin growths right around that time and they will not go away. one-sixth the normal dose (1/2 tablet a day), he was unable to walk at all, and he developed increased thirst and increased urination I weaned her off the Hydroxyzine and started her on the Apoquel. She is now on hydroxizine and it is at least as effective without the immune suppression and horrible risks. Because of this you may want to give them separately the first few . The apoquel worked so well that I tried going down to smallest possible dose. If these sort of dermatologic/parasitic overgrowths occurred in humans from treatment with JK inhibitors, it would certainly prompt the FDA to take action to protect the patient population utilizing these medications from these severe adverse events He was a healthy and playful boy and certainly did not act his age!!! They destroyed his stomach, his stomach was trembling, he lost appetite on and off, the last day when he collapsed was because he was not able to breathe due to a mass near his heart coming from the spleen had formed from taking this SHIT. Benadryl is commonly used to treat itchiness in dogs caused by skin allergies, and it also reduces many of the other symptoms of allergies, including: Hives. Kudos to the very few who this drug has helped, I will not be taking that gamble. P.S. Not taking any chances! Metronidazole (also known by the brand names Flagyl, Metizol, Protostat, Metrogel) is a strong antibiotic primarily used as an antidiarrheal to treat inflammation of the large intestine. Her stays showed fluid in her heart area and fluid in her lungs. He has also been drinking excessively since we started him on the drug and peeing in the house as well. Antihistamines work by blocking the action of histamines. (Answered 2023). I hearing some of the same things over and over with this drug. As another poster mentioned she was panting, in pain and suffering. Nothing major, but different. Quite a misleading article. Can I give my dog antihistamine with Apoquel? She is allergic to beef, flax, white potatoe, corn and a few other things. She cant see or smell food an inch from her nose! Generally, a 7 to 10-day therapeutic trial will reveal if the treatment is going to work. Was told her prognosis is poor. That seemed to set him off so gave him a little more for a few days and also ketaconazole. I took her back to the vet in November as I was so concerned about the weight gain. He is a cocker spaniel who is now just over 10 years old. But other OTC antihistamines may have added decongestants, which are not safe for dogs. So hard to do and they dont even care as long as they make their money at $200 a bottle take it vantage of court animals and people. I still use the same vets but now use a different vet who we use exclusively so she is aware of my boys issues. The omega 3 dose I suggest is 1000 mg per 10lbs daily- this works out to giving 1 tablespoon of flax per 50lbs daily to your dog. Ever since this move, my dog is itching & scratching often. I have used Benadryl for big flare ups of his skin, dosing him at .5mg per lb ( I give 50lb Jessie 25mg of Benadryl at night), and Ill do it twice a day if needed. What Does Altered Dog Mean? You can use a Natural flea spray that has cedarwood oil, and a safe holistic powder for putting in the cracks and crevices of your house called Borax. Peatie had made a few accidents on the floor we just attributed to senility and a new home. Please do not give your dog this medicine I know it makes him stop itching but the outcome is not worth it putting him to sleep, its like putting your child asleep. This is the reality of pharmaceuticals. blood present), urinary tract infections, aggressive behavior, Would half a chew be right for her weight? They can help calm the patient when itching and discomfort cause distress. Initially, his itching nearly subsided after staring Apoquel however, not for long. Apoquel suppressed her immune system and allowed a serious infection to start that has resulted in severe diskospondylitis. Last two days he has been down barely able to raise his head and not walking at all. Thankful that I followed my instinct as the vet made us very uncomfortable with his rapid sales pitch. I wouldnt recommend it after our issues with it and reading others comments. She is supposed to go from 2 to 1 a day in 3 days. We gave her omega fatty acids, removed the grass out of our yard and eliminated environmental threats the best we could. No they are not some very serious side effects have not been listed. We think its the right thing to do. Anytime a drug is taken side effects are possible. Were here at the next morning and she seems a tiny bit more alert. While still within reference ranges, mean serum globulin and mean white blood cell, After reading almost all of the comments on here I would think you would all exchange info and file a Class Action Lawsuit against the makers of this drug, the FDA for negligence, at least. Along with this, came the increased urination. Last week we had to say goodbye. Control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age. My poodle is masterful at holding it in emergencies when we get home longer than planned. Apoquel Side Effects. We live in Florida and this past winter he had no skin issues. When we arrived, Ginny pooped alot which I thought was because of the travel. My vet has referred us to a vet specialist, which I hear is very expensive. I have to admit, I may be the only one in support of Apoquel. My 6 year old french bull dog was put on Apoquel on 17/3/17 he had his first seizure on 2/4/17 he passed away on 4/4/17 my dog was fit and healthy up till his first seizure. I called the vet and they did blood work and checked him. HELP ME STOP THESE PLACES FROM Coma and apnea in a dog with hydroxyzine toxicosis. She had her own practice. After several visits to the veterinary center and medications including certrizine, hydroxyzine, loratadine, prednisone the veterinarian suggested trying Apoquel in December 2016. Our veterinarian prescribed Apoquel on my doggie and she killed him. He has symptoms of Cushings from longterm use of the Pred and he has a heart murmur. JA: Hi there. I find that hydroxyzine work best for my girl but that requires an Rx. Negative for parasites or Parvo. I have found that a commercial diet of fish and sweet potato work very well, and with this there is less itching, and licking. I know that an itching dog suffers, but I will try whatever I can to give her to be comfortable, and I know between the prednisone and apoquel she is probably being killed from the inside and I cannot do that to her. If your dog vomits after taking Apoquel , try giving it with some food or a meal after consulting with your vet. Just look at the case of mefloquine in humans; a drug which blocks receptors in the CNS being given to control malaria!!! This dog was perfectly healthy and suddenly went down hill. Sick part about it is I believe they make this drug for people too. DrugBank Accession Number. I pray my dog This drug may stop your dogs itching, however creating long No more and I will be talking to my vet about this. But, it wasnt until the 1940s that they were commonly used. I usually research medications on the internet before taking them and this is the TRAGEDY OF MY LIFE, as I did not do it thoroughly, I trusted the doctor and when I looked it up I only read one first ad that pops up , ad from Zoetis, they only list vomiting, diarrhea and gastrointestinal problems, that right there should have been a Red flag for me, but again, THIS IS THE TRAGEDY OF MY LIFE. For example, it can counteract the effects of warfarin. TOO BAD IGNORANCE ISNT PAINFUL. The patent on the drug does not expire until 2026, so we won't be seeing any generic Apoquel alternatives in the immediate future. How to Report Apoquel Side Effects in Dogs Apoquel side effects in dogs can be reported directly to the manufacturing company. Hes on a limited ingredient food (Dick Van Pattens). She is otherwise fine during the day this just seems to happen at night. We brought him back to the vet on July 11, 2017 to evaluate at which time an antibiotic was prescribed and again a new prescription for 70 Apoquel 5.4mg tablets at a cost of $126.00 for the Apoquel. I have put her on a probiotic to see if that gives her some relief. My 11 year old peekapoo has been on Apaquel for two weeks.she doesnt have any itching but now she is having resulting issues and has trouble breathing. On the sixth day he could barely walk and we took him to an emergency vet hospital. It would be easier or me to inject her with something than get her to eat EFAs, probiotics, or administer colostrom. What drugs should not be taken with Apoquel? Histamine and the antiallergic antihistamines: a history of their discoveries. See what it can do for your dog here: http://www.thedogsupplement.com. Just like an earlier person wrote my dog was howling during the seizure. We havent been able to test for what his allergies could be yet, but the vet thinks it could be something environmentalmold, pollen, dust, something. It did work. Thats where the court issues come from. when this drug came out. I was also giving him baths with malaseb or microtek shampoo every few days. Apoquel is the culprit. I have taken him off of it for 3 weeks now due to low funds, and was going to put him back on them this weekend. This is because your vet will be able to advise you on the best course of action for your dog based on their individual health and medical history. I dont care what my vet says. 8 3/4 yr old unknown mix (black & tan head, white with black spotted body & pink skin) to the vet after almost 8 years. In fact, antihistamines are quite often used to treat skin allergies in dogs. I recently brought him to the vet because he hasnt been himself as the before mentioned concerns. If your dog is taking hydroxyzine, you should keep the possible side effects in mind. After 14 days she was as if she were a puppy again. There is a NEW drug on the market to control itching in dogs from allergies, called Apoquel. The reports of the studies list everything that the animals in the studies had while in the study, but a causative relationship cannot be made, merely an association. Last week I took her off the Apoquel, out of nowhere she started eating again, even playing and drinking water. Was it worth it? My senior Dog, was put on apoquel 2 weeks ago. Shame on me for not doing my research. These days, another type known as H2 antihistamines are commonly used. Anything that prevents the immune system from functioning properly is dangerous. While it is not approved by the US-FDA for use in pets, veterinarians generally prescribe (Rx only) it as an extra-label drug. Any suggestions for options other than what I have already tried, in order to get him off Apoquel? I took her outside to see if she needed to potty, but she didnt really need to. I didnt get a refill. Started my dog on on this medicine 6 days ago. Other than some itching she has always been healthy. Im hoping this continues. At this point our cost has been $2200. I even had to duct tape socks to his feet. You complain about others doing certain things, but you chose to quit. Health events associated with the drug were difficult to compare between groups given the low number of dogs in the placebo group at the end of the study. However, after about 2 months on the medicine he started urinating in the house. After taking my 4yo Yorkie off Apoquel 2 weeks ago, (see my comment on 8/21) my girls UPC and albumin have greatly improved. I just had my 14 year old westie Flo on Apoquel for 26 days. We even had a needle biopsy done. Can both be given for an extended car ride this weekend? The Apoquel was started end of May. Just curious? Of those 247 dogs, they removed 26 dogs from the study for one reason or another and 18 were euthanized. After one week on BID dosing he had a 5min seizure, I just chalked it up to stress. Gabapentin is a medication that veterinarians are prescribing with increasing frequency, sometimes alone but more commonly in combination with other medications, for the management of pain in dogs. I at least know for sure 1 drug I would Never Try and that is this Apoquel. The first 30 days there seemed to be no side effects, his appetite was good and it stopped the itching immediately upon the first dose he received. I read all the side effects from the study and didnt know what to do. We had tried everything, including allergy shots. She has been on 3 primary seizure drugs used in humans for almost a year now. That is sad. He has been on it for one month now and doing good! I called the largest vet hospital in the area where they had a neurologist and got her in thru the ER. Within a day he began acting different lethargic and mildly aggressive but he never stopped itching. Wow my eyes are wide. Never again will I use that drug. We also have trazodone from her past vet (we switched 6 months ago) for her bad car/boarding anxiety. My dog had a history of pancreatitis, vet should have known this product and think this is not good for this dog. He was going to go back onto Apoquel after being off it for a short time. 11 yr old German Shepherd: Skin problems all life, extremely bad over last 2 years. We stopped Apoquel today because Alk phos is very high on last two tests. Ive learned in my research today that this adverse effect is actually happening somewhat frequently, or rather, Ive found many reports from pet owners whos dogs had this reaction. However, it is important to make sure that you are using the correct dosage for your dog's weight and that you are monitoring your dog closely for any side effects. Your dog can continue to be treated with Apoquel as long as your veterinarian recommends. I am taking him off of apoquell immediately. Has been on short term antibiotics and steroids for secondary skin infections. Both drugs can have neurologic side effects such as weakness, sedation and lethargy. Is APOQUEL Just seems like a lot to me. Apoquel is a medication that is used to treat allergies in dogs. Im conflicted now that I might have caused this. My dog was given this because it was said to work faster. I am taking him to the Vet and will ask if this is Black Skin Disease, or Cushings. Apoquel has made my dog awfully ill. We have spent so much money from the side effects of apoquel. You stated this : Nowhere in the FDA stats on Apoquel does it claim that Apoquel is suppressing the immune system, and this caused pneumonia, mange, skin infection, bladder infection. The girl has bladder trouble. Seeing this dog die, eyes open, tongue hanging out, not breathing lingers as if it were yesterday. I believe some of the vets push it because it is expensive. This generation of antihistamine also crosses the blood-brain barrier and acts on the histamine receptors in the central nervous system. Apoquel, on the other hand, requires daily oral dosing. But just a few days later she was falling and pacing and panting. Upon receiving your complaint, the drug company will have to submit a report of adverse drug experience to the FDA. A small study of 299 dogs- 50% of the dogs took the placebo medication, and most dropped out of the study. Vet took her and watched her for a day and said blood work came back fine. He came to us with terrible skin allergies. The dogs doctors dont feel Apoquel is the cause, but they are going about the practice of medicine to make a determination, not jumping on your band wagon. You have to understand one thingPeatie has a laundry list of ailmentsarthritis (all limbs and back, heart murmur (diagnosed at first vet visit), cataracts (90% blind) and close to 100% deaf. Does that sound about right? Her side effects seem to be aggression toward new dogs she meets and coughing. Her itching is in full force but were having some success with tea tree oil massages. The vet recommended apoquel. Apoquel works for most pets but not all. I withheld the medication to see if he got worse, and called the vet. Customer: Hi, he has had seasonal allergies for a years. Can any of these symptoms be reversed or are they permanent damage? Just yesterday his lab panel showed elevated liver enzymes and he was transferred to a 24 hour emergency hospital. It works well for mild allergic reactions, such as an insect bite or sting. I took her to a vet here in Maine that I trust, The vet that prescribed the Apoquel was in Italy, and we did blood work. 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