Apoquel is supposed to be a miracle drug for allergies ...
Allergies can be hard on your dog (and you), but adding Apoquel to the mix can turn things into a nightmare. Here's why:
#4. Dogs become dependent very quickly
#3. It can make allergies worse if you ever stop giving it
#2. It destroys your dog's immune system
And the #1 reason: the side effects:
- Dermatitis symptoms (yes, that means allergy symptoms)
- Apocrine gland adenocarcinomas
- Mast cell tumors
- Papillomas
- Death
Dogs on Apoquel are typically on it for years (if not for life). This means years and years of damage.
So what's the alternative?
Check out this article from Dog Naturally Magazine!