RaeAnna Saks
I am at my wit's end with my 5 year old pit mix. He's been on Apoquel for four years. I've noticed the efficacy has diminished and I am very concerned about the immuno suppressant qualities of Apoquel and apparently, Cytopoint. My dog is allergic to every animal protein I've tried. He's been vegan now for three years. First V-Dog, then Natural Balance, then Royal Canin Hydrolyzed Protein (which I don't like because it's GMO soybeans. So, I started cooking vegan for him. My now retired vet claims that the potatoes in the processed commercial vegan food. I have a hard time keeping him out of the cat food that may spill on the floor, and eating from the litterbox. He and I live at the Cat Rescue Sanctuary which I founded. A friend of mine is a vet 200 miles from me. He recommended Cytopoint, as he said it's less dangerous..but reading your information, I'm not convinced. I've begun shampooing him with Jax and Daisy or Ketoconazole shampoo, which helps to a point. He has developed a fatty tumor on his chest since using the Apoquel. I'm very financially challenged, since I do run a NON PROFIT cat rescue. I just don't know what to do; it seems like a ritual of antibiotics and Apoquel, which I'm not thrilled with. I'm trying to find vegan multi vitamin/mineral supplement. Used Pet nose, but it has beef flavor. Any suggestions?