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My dog has hives and is on Apoquel, but they're spreading. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 55.5 lbs

My dog has hives and i took her to vet and they prescribed her apoquel and she’s been on it for a few days and it was clearing up but now it has spread to her face. She is eating and acting normal. What should i do?

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on August 18th, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Please, get in touch with your local vets as Nova may need Apoquel dose to be increased or alternatively a short course of steroids to get the allergic reaction under control again.

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