Dog has itchy bumps, dry skin after lake. Why isn't Apoquel working?

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Hi, my dog has come out in bumps and very dry itchy skin. This has happened before and we changed his diet and his skin and coat drastically improved and was back to normal. A couple of weeks ago he went in to a lake and since it reappeared. He has had eye drops as developed gunky eyes and is currently on Apoquel but we are seeing no change - can you help? Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 2 years old | 21 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Apoquel is a good drug to help with itching but it will not treat the cause of the itching. What you are seeing could be a skin infection. I would recommend a course of an oral antibiotic and the below recommended products that can be found online or at your local pet store. You will need to get the antibiotic prescribed through your veterinarian. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. 1. Welactin omega 3 fish oil 2. Essential 6 spot on by dermoscent 3. Douxo PS calm shampoo and bathe twice weekly until the infection is resolved 4. Malacetic conditioning spray and apply to the area until resolved

Dog has itchy bumps, dry skin after lake. Why isn't Apoquel working?

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