Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Oclacitinib is used in dog for Allergic/atopic dermatitis (pruritus control). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oclacitinib in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Apoquel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.4–0.6 mg/kg | q12h x 14 days, then q24h | Long-term maintenance at q24h | Allergic/atopic dermatitis (pruritus control) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Selectively inhibits JAK1 (and to lesser extent JAK3), blocking signaling of itch and inflammation cytokines (IL-31, IL-4, IL-13) involved in allergic dermatitis.
Dogs only (not cats). Rapid onset of anti-pruritic effect (within 4h). Not for use under 12 months age. Immunosuppression risk — not recommended with concurrent immunosuppressives. May increase susceptibility to demodicosis and infections.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Oclacitinib pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.