Itchy Pets
What percentage of pet owners get a "phone fix" when calling the veterinarian?
7/10
What is the minimum age for using Apoquel/Apoquel Chew?
What class of therapy is Cytopoint?
A monoclonal antibody.
When did Apoquel come out?
2013
What class of drug is Apoquel?
Immunomodulator
81% of pet owners who called the hospital and were given a phone fix and told to use what?
Antihistamines, despite antihistamines offering little or no benefit when treating atopic dermatitis flares.
What is the flavoring in Apoquel Chewable?
Pork. (Pork was chosen due to its low incidence of food allergies)
What cytokine does Cytopoint target?
IL-31
How fast does Apoquel work in dogs?
1-4 hours! Just as fast as steroids!
How many at home remedies do most pet owners try before calling the vet office?
88% of pet owners have tried up to 15 remedies prior to calling the vet.
What percent of pet owners prefer a chewable over film coated tablet?
70%
93% of Itchy dogs experienced relief after how many injections?
3 injections.
Does Apoquel have to be given with food?
NO!
3-year-old Pitbull comes in with a hotspot, which therapy would be the best option?
Apoquel or Apoquel Chewable
Which cytokines does Apoquel/Apoquel Chew target?
IL-2, IL-4 IL-6, IL-13, and IL-31
What is the age limit for Cytopoint?
There isn't one!
Can you give Apoquel with vaccines?
YES!
How many pet owners have difficulty pilling their pet?
65%
Describe flexible dosing with Apoquel
Up to 14 days BID then SID after.
How is Cytopoint eliminated from the body?
Catabolized into peptides and amino acids! Can be reused in the body for synthesis of new proteins.
Is there a study looking into neoplasia occurrences with Apoquel?
Bonus points if anyone can knows the results!
Independent study with over 600 dogs comparing allergic dogs on Apoquel and not on Apoquel comparing the development of any benign or malignant neoplasia. Found that there was no concerns for the increase of neoplasia occurring in dog with a long term use of Apoquel.