Looking to relieve your dog’s itching, scratching, redness, and rashes, but hoping for an Apoquel alternative?
Allergies and the uncomfortable symptoms they cause are some of the most common problems facing pet parents today. It’s often hard to pinpoint the cause of the itching and scratching and the last thing we want to see is our pets suffer.
That’s why pet parents everywhere are running to their veterinarian for help. And what do these vets prescribe? Apoquel. This powerful pharmaceutical boasts the ability to alleviate allergy symptoms in as little as a few hours and get your dog back to feeling normal.
Here at CBD DOG Health, we always believe in finding the root cause of an issue, to see if we can get rid of it or find a more natural way to relieve the symptoms. Although Apoquel is fast acting and treats surface level symptoms, it does not get to the root of the problem.
In contrast, CBD from the cannabis plant has well known anti-inflammatory benefits as well as the ability to encourage communication in the body’s various systems. These characteristics, as well as many of the other associated benefits, make cannabis medicine a promising Apoquel alternative in the fight against pet allergies and the symptoms they cause.
Why Is Apoquel Prescribed in the first place?
The most common use of Apoquel is in the treatment of Pruritus. Pruritus is the medical term for itchiness. It’s simply the uncomfortable sensation that makes your dog want to scratch. This feeling may be caused by environmental allergens, parasites, infections, food sensitivities, or chemical irritations such as fertilizers, fragrances or flea medications.
The last thing we want is to see our dog or cat in a state of discomfort but for many, the battle with pruritus is lifelong. We all know how awful it feels to be itchy for prolonged periods of time, and this constant discomfort has even been linked to behavioral problems in dogs. When our dogs are in a state of prolonged stress, it makes sense that eventually their mental health would suffer and begin to affect their behavior. No wonder pet parents are eager to find a solution to their pet’s chronic itching.