Dogs should be at least 6 months old and weigh over 4 pounds. While waiting for cyclosporine to take effect, your veterinarian may recommend short-term treatment with Apoquel or steroids.

Apoquel (oclacitinib) for dogs is a more recent development in the fight against canine allergies. Introduced in 2014, it is now a commonly-prescribed medication for dogs with allergies.

Scratching, rubbing, chewing, licking. All signs of an irritated, itchy dog. With approximately 17 million U.S. dogs ...