Understanding Your Options
When your dog suffers from allergies, choosing the right medication is crucial. Each treatment has its own advantages, side effects, and cost considerations. Our comparison guides help you understand the differences between popular options.
Note: Always consult with your veterinarian before starting, changing, or stopping any medication for your pet. These comparisons are for educational purposes only.
Available Comparisons
Apoquel vs Cytopoint
Compare effectiveness, side effects, cost, and when to choose each medication.
Apoquel vs Benadryl
Compare effectiveness, side effects, cost, and when to choose each medication.
Apoquel vs Prednisone
Compare effectiveness, side effects, cost, and when to choose each medication.
Apoquel vs Atopica
Compare effectiveness, side effects, cost, and when to choose each medication.
Quick Medication Overview
| Medication | Type | Speed | Cost | Rx Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apoquel | Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitor | Within 4 hours | $2-4 per tablet ($60-120/month) | Yes |
| Cytopoint | Monoclonal Antibody | Within 1 day | $50-150 per injection (every 4-8 weeks) | Yes |
| Benadryl | First-generation Antihistamine | 30-60 minutes | $5-15 per month (OTC) | No (OTC) |
| Prednisone | Corticosteroid | 1-2 hours | $5-20 per month (generic) | Yes |
| Atopica | Immunosuppressant (Calcineurin Inhibitor) | 4-8 weeks for full effect | $50-200 per month | Yes |
Need to Calculate Apoquel Dosage?
Use our free calculator to determine the correct Apoquel dose for your dog.
Apoquel Dosage Calculator →醫療免責聲明
此計算機僅供參考，不能替代專業獸醫建議。Apoquel（奧拉西替尼）是一種處方藥，只能在持照獸醫的指導下使用。沒有有效處方不要服用 Apoquel。在開始、更改或停止任何寵物藥物之前，請務必諮詢您的獸醫。此計算機的創建者不對基於此資訊做出的決定承擔責任。