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My pet is hurting. What are Antirobe, Apoquel, Rimadyl, Cephalexin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 14 years and 8 months old | 30 lbs

What is Antirobe, apoquel, rimadyl & cephalexin for? I believe the last one is an antibiotic. He's hurting and I need to give him some kind of relief. It's not going to be long before we have to put him down.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 11th, 2017

Apoquel- for controlling atopic dermatitis (allergies) Antirobe- antibiotic usually for the mouth Rimadyl- anti-inflammatory, has many uses Cephalexin- antibiotic used for many different organs including bladder, skin, abdominal organs, etc I am not sure what is hurting him however if you feel he is in pain then it's best to take him to your vet for proper pain management or discuss humane euthanasia. I am sorry your pet is in such critical condition and hope you can get him some help soon.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    You are correct that cephalexin is an antibiotic. Antirobe is used to treat infections, apoquel helps with itching from allergies, and rimadyl is for pain. Harley is getting some pain medication, but if you feel it isn't enough, you can speak to your vet about adding in an additional pain medication. I'm sorry Harley isn't doing well :-(

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