# Apoquel Chewable Tablets for Dogs (Oclacitinib)

> Apoquel Chewable (oclacitinib) is a fast-acting prescription treatment for the intense itching and skin inflammation caused by allergic and atopic dermatitis in dogs. The flavoured, chewable format makes daily dosing easier for dogs that dislike standard tablets.  Highly palatable, treat-like che...

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Apoquel Chewable Tablets for Dogs provide relief from the pruritus (itching) associated with allergic dermatitis, and from the clinical signs of atopic dermatitis, in dogs aged 12 months and older. The active ingredient, oclacitinib, tackles itch and inflammation at their source rather than simply masking the symptoms.

Each tablet is scored so it can be split into halves for accurate dosing, and can be given with or without food. Because they’re palatable and treat-like, store them somewhere your pets can’t reach to avoid accidental overdose.

**How Apoquel Works**

Oclacitinib is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. It works by targeting the JAK enzymes that transmit the itch and inflammation signals driving allergic skin disease in dogs, calming the itch at a cellular level. For many dogs, this offers a rapid-acting alternative to steroids.

Because oclacitinib modulates the immune system, your vet will monitor your dog during treatment and may recommend periodic blood tests during long-term use. Apoquel is not a steroid and is not an antihistamine.

**Who Should Not Take Apoquel**

Apoquel Chewable should not be used in:

- Dogs younger than 12 months of age or under 3 kg bodyweight
- Dogs with a known hypersensitivity to oclacitinib or any of the other ingredients
- Dogs with evidence of immune suppression (such as hyperadrenocorticism) or progressive malignant disease, as the medicine has not been evaluated in these dogs
- Pregnant, lactating or breeding dogs, as safety has not been established

**Flavouring & diet trials:** because these chewables contain a pork-based flavouring, they are not suitable for dogs with a known pork sensitivity or for dogs undergoing a strict elimination diet trial. In these cases, ask your vet about the unflavoured film-coated tablets.

**For dogs only:** this formulation is developed specifically for dogs and should never be given to cats or other animals except under direct veterinary direction.

- Made by [Zoetis](https://www.zoetisus.com/) and licensed for dogs only.
- They should never be given to cats or any other animal unless your vet specifically directs it.
- If your prescription specifies film-coated tablets, we won’t be able to dispense the chewable format against it.

**Disclaimer:**Detailed instructions for use and safety precautions can be found in the manufacturer’s datasheet. View [NOAH official datasheet](https://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/?id=-484757) or speak to your vet.

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