My dog's itching is worse. Should I double Apoquel or use steroids?

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My dog takes one apoquel daily along with piriton twice daily she has started with a flare up of her itching and my vet says double the dose of apoquel for a while I've Googled this but can't find anyone else saying to do this Otherwise she said steroids for the short term instead Is this what is recommended. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 7 years and 3 months old | 14.5 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Yes these two options are commonly offered and usually the best ones. Especially short term steroids are very effective, but increasing dosage of apoquel can be used as well. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My dog's itching is worse. Should I double Apoquel or use steroids?

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