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In reply to the discussion: Thoughts on Appoquel [View all]

DeeDeeNY

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11. A recent bad experience with Apoquel
Mon Jun 26, 2023, 01:06 PM
Jun 2023

After about a month on Apoquel, our dog started eating less and less and then would eat hardly anything, even treats, without extreme coaxing from us. She also became sluggish and lethargic with diarrhea and some throwing up. The vet took tests but couldn't figure out the loss of appetite. I then checked online for side effects from Apoquel and was upset to see it fit many of her symptoms. We stopped the Apoquel and within a day or so she was back to her old self, including her appetite.
It's possible it was all a coincidence, because she also had a urinary tract infection and had been on antibiotics. There's just no way to know for sure, but we plan to stay away from Apoquel in the future.

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Thoughts on Appoquel [View all] Delarage Jun 2023 OP
Every drug that suppresses the immune system is inherently risky Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2023 #1
Thank you! Delarage Jun 2023 #6
My dog, who passed in 2018, was on Apoquel for around 3 years. sinkingfeeling Jun 2023 #2
Thank you! Delarage Jun 2023 #7
It is expensive Keepthesoulalive Jun 2023 #3
Yup Delarage Jun 2023 #8
I used Benadryl recommended by the vet in correct dose amounts. peacebuzzard Jun 2023 #4
OTCs didn't work for us Delarage Jun 2023 #5
I am sorry; it really worried me when my rescue one-eyed shiu tzu had her attacks. peacebuzzard Jun 2023 #10
One factor to consider is the higher genetic risk Labradors have to certain cancers Donkees Jun 2023 #9
I'll read that. Delarage Jun 2023 #12
It may be certain ingredients in the "Missing Link" triggering an allergic response Donkees Jun 2023 #13
Thank you Delarage Jun 2023 #14
In addition, when weather conditions favor the growth of these fungal spores ... Donkees Jun 2023 #15
Thanks again! Delarage Jun 2023 #16
This is the brand I have used and trusted for years: ''Dechra'' Donkees Jun 2023 #17
Mal-A-Ket Plus Delarage Jun 2023 #18
You're using the same brand Dechra, seems to be a stronger formula that wasn't available years ago Donkees Jun 2023 #19
I ordered the shampoo version Delarage Jul 2023 #20
I have to bathe my current dog in a fenced-in patio area. When he was rescued as a mangy stray ... Donkees Jul 2023 #21
A recent bad experience with Apoquel DeeDeeNY Jun 2023 #11
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