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Plenty of people live with allergies, but what about our pets? It is more common than you think – and allergies tend to look different in our dogs compared to us. Dogs with allergies tend to itch. And the longer they feel itchy, the greater the odds it will result in additional health problems, like bacterial or fungal skin infections.
Here with tips to help relieve the itch in your dog, is veterinarian Dr. Shannon Cabell (“Ca-BELL”), Consumer Medical Lead for Petcare Dermatology at Zoetis, a global leader in pet care.
BIO-Shannon Cabell, DVM, MBA
Consumer Medical Lead (Dermatology)
Zoetis Petcare
About Dr. Shannon Cabell
Dr. Shannon Cabell joined Zoetis in 2022 as the Consumer Medical Lead for Petcare Dermatology. Prior to working at Zoetis, she spent several years in general veterinary practice before focusing on mobile veterinary hospice and end-of-life care, serving patients throughout central New Jersey. A New Jersey native, Dr. Cabell is a graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and received her MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2021. When she’s not serving pets and the people who care for them, Shannon enjoys traveling and staying active and spending time with her family.
IMPORTANT ISI INFOMRATION
Apoquel Indications
Control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age.
Apoquel Important Safety Information
Do not use Apoquel in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. Apoquel may increase the chances of developing serious infections, and may cause existing parasitic skin infestations or pre-existing cancers to get worse. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment in dogs with a history of recurrence of these conditions. New neoplastic conditions (benign and malignant) were observed in clinical studies and post-approval. Apoquel has not been tested in dogs receiving some medications including some commonly used to treat skin conditions such as corticosteroids and cyclosporines. Do not use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Most common side effects are vomiting and diarrhea. Apoquel has been used safely with many common medications including parasiticides, antibiotics and vaccines.
For more information, please see the full Prescribing Information
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