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My dog's itching is worse. Should I double Apoquel or use steroids?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 7 years and 3 months old | 14.5 lbs
My dog takes one apoquel daily along with piriton twice daily she has started with a flare up of her itching and my vet says double the dose of apoquel for a while I've Googled this but can't find anyone else saying to do this Otherwise she said steroids for the short term instead Is this what is recommended
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on January 27, 2018
Yes these two options are commonly offered and usually the best ones. Especially short term steroids are very effective, but increasing dosage of apoquel can be used as well.
Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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