My dog has constant itching and skin issues. Is Apoquel effective?

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Hi! My Australia shepherd of about 45 pounds has always had an issue with itching. It seems to come seasonally but recently it's gotten worse. She is beginning to leave herself scabs and she has started to chew at her back legs which is removing the fur. I can tell she is not comfortable. I have given her baths and flea treatments but nothing seems to stop the itching. I just saw a commercial about a pill called "Apoquel" meant for dogs with skin issues. Would this be a good medicine to try out? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Female | spayed | 3 years and 1 month old | 45 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes, this could potentially be a good product for Emmi. It's been reported to have excellent success in dogs with bad allergies, and I would discuss with your vet if this would be an appropriate treatment for her should she be suffering from allergies. If your vet feels it's a good treatment for her, they can prescribe it :-)

My dog has constant itching and skin issues. Is Apoquel effective?

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