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Apoquel can be prescribed as a tablet your pet swallows or a chewable tablet. Apoquel is available in three doses:
Our licensed veterinarians may prescribe additional treatments, to effectively manage your dog’s itching and address any existing existing flare ups or skin infections.
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You'll first complete an intake form telling us about your dog’s symptoms and medical history. From there you can either submit photos or book a video call for your virtual visit. A licensed veterinarian reviews your dog’s case (and may follow up with questions or a video visit), and if Apoquel is appropriate and safe, they write a prescription that’s filled by our partner pharmacy and shipped to your door.
Yes. Apoquel is a prescription-only medication, which means your dog must be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian who decides if it’s appropriate and safe before it can be dispensed. You can’t legally buy Apoquel over the counter or without a valid prescription.
The cost of your dog's total Apoquel dosage can range depending on the severity of your pet's itching, their weight, and other factors considered during the virtual vet visit. At Otis, Apoquel starts at $3.00 per pill.
Apoquel is a pill given by mouth at home, usually once daily, to control and prevent itchiness. Many veterinarians encourage pet owners to use the lowest effective dose. This means that once your dog’s itchiness is under control, your vet may adjust your pet's dosage to give a smaller pill daily or give the regular dose every other day.
Apoquel is one of the most popular prescription allergy medications for dogs that treats itching and inflammation caused by conditions like allergic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. Because Apoquel stops the itch at the level of the skin, it's effective treatment for flea, environmental, and food allergies.
Apoquel works by blocking certain enzymes (Janus kinases, or JAKs) involved in sending “itch” and inflammatory signals in your dog’s body. By interrupting those signals, it can relieve itch within hours and help calm inflamed skin.
Because Apoquel affects the immune system, it’s regulated as a prescription drug so a veterinarian can screen for underlying health issues, set the right dose, and monitor for side effects. This oversight helps balance itch relief with safety, especially for long-term use.
Studies show Apoquel can be safe and effective for long-term control of allergic itch in many dogs when used as directed and monitored by a vet. However, it's important that you maintain regular checkups with your veterinarian to watch for rare but more serious side effects.
Most dogs tolerate Apoquel well, but possible side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, and low energy, as well as changes on bloodwork.
If your pet's condition does not improve, you can contact our team at [email protected] for our veterinarians to reassess the treatment plan and explore other available treatment plans. We are here to help ensure your pet's health improves.
