My dog on Apoquel has recurring staph infections. Can I give turmeric?

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Lola has Atopic dermatits and is currently on Apoquel(3.5mg) she is not itchy anymore, but she gets staph infections every month, last time she got an antibiotic shot that cleared her skin for one month, but it keeps coming back, im gonna ask to cultivate the bacteria. Recently Ive read a lot about turmeric golden paste, is there an interaction with Apoquel? is it safe to give it a try? And also she gets blood blisters between her toes and groin area, no idea why, but they drain and dry alone. Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 20.3 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately for some dogs Apoquel does not prevent secondary infections. I think that culturing the skin the next time she gets an infection is a great idea, and she may also need a longer course of an antibiotic to completely eliminate the bacteria. You could ask your vet if they think topical therapy, like a medicated shampoo or mousse could help. While I don't think supplementing with turmeric would cause problems with the Apoquel, turmeric can thin the blood if enough is given and I would check in with your vet before starting this supplement. I would guess that the blood blisters are also secondary to the allergies. If Lola continues to suffer from monthly infections you may want to ask about referral to a dermatologist if there is one in your area.

My dog on Apoquel has recurring staph infections. Can I give turmeric?

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