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🚨 Why You're Stuck in the Apoquel/Cytopoint Cycle (And What to Do About It)
I never really spoke about my connection to dogs...to make this short, I am a "certified" "holistic" dog nutritionist. I have conversations with "pet-parents" daily and what I hear in those conversations is what I look to post here in the community. Itching, allergies and the subsequent solutions prescribed by "pet-professionals" is always a "hot" topic, so here goes...
Your dog itches. Vet prescribes Apoquel or Cytopoint. Itching stops. Then it comes back. Repeat forever.
$100-300/month. Every month. For life, and nobody ever talks about WHY your dog is itching. 😱
Here's the Truth...
Apoquel and Cytopoint are miracle drugs. They work fast. They're WAY better than steroids, but they're treating the SYMPTOM, not the SOURCE. 🎯
Your house is on fire, and instead of putting it out, you're just getting a fan to blow away the smoke.
The smoke clears. The fire keeps burning. 🔥🔥
Why Most Vets Keep You on Medication Forever, I'm not bashing vets. We have AMAZING vets in this community doing incredible work, but I believe (just my thoughts) the veterinary SYSTEM is broken:
🎯 Vet schools are pharma-sponsored. They teach prescriptions, not nutrition.
🎯 Appointments are 15 minutes. No time to investigate root causes.
🎯 Insurance covers meds, not prevention. The system profits from the cycle, just like HUMANS!!!
Most vets genuinely don't know there's another way. They're doing what they were taught.
What the GOOD Vets Know, the vets solving chronic allergies aren't just prescribing medications, they're asking: "What's CAUSING the immune system to go haywire?" 🫣
Here's what they know:
80% of your dog's immune system lives in the gut, when the gut is inflamed and broken, the immune system attacks EVERYTHING—pollen, dust, food proteins. 😱 🐶
Result? Chronic itching, hot spots, ear infections, paw licking. Apoquel/Cytopoint suppress the immune response. But they don't fix the gut, that's why the itching ALWAYS comes back. 🤯
What's Actually Happening...
Your dog has a damaged gut lining (leaky gut). Food particles leak into the bloodstream. The immune system sees these as threats and launches inflammatory attacks.
This shows up as:
✅ Itchy, inflamed skin
✅ Chronic ear infections
✅ Paw licking and chewing
✅ Hot spots
The medications suppress inflammation. The gut stays broken. 😭
The Root Cause Solution...
Instead of endless medications:
- Heal the gut lining - Stop food particles from leaking through
- Restore gut bacteria - Inflammation decreases naturally
- Support digestion - Poor digestion = chronic inflammation
- Reduce triggers - Diet, toxins, stressors
Fix the gut → inflammation stops → skin heals. Naturally. 🎉🎉
The Smart Approach...
You don't have to choose between meds and root causes. 🤔
Best strategy:
- Use Apoquel/Cytopoint for relief NOW (stop the fire from spreading)
- Heal the gut for long-term results (put out the fire at the source)
As the gut heals, many dog parents reduce or eliminate meds entirely.
Shoutout to the Vets Who Get It. The vets in this community are asking the right questions. They're looking beyond the prescription pad. They're partnering with dog parents for REAL solutions.
That's the kind of vet you want. If your vet isn't discussing gut health, diet, or root causes? You might need a second opinion. WE HAVE VETS IN OUR COMMUNITY!!! ❤️ 🎉
Bottom Line...
If you've been on Apoquel/Cytopoint for months with no end in sight, ask: "What's CAUSING this?"
Your dog's itching isn't random. It's not "just allergies." It's your dog's body screaming that something is broken inside. 🐕🦺 😇
Fix the gut → Fix the inflammation → Stop the itching. For good.
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🚨 Why You're Stuck in the Apoquel/Cytopoint Cycle (And What to Do About It)
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