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Official label facts
Owner quick guide first
A source-aware map of what to know, what is uncertain, and what to verify with your veterinarian.
Source Backed Signals
What to know
Evidence-backed contextLimited
Roxee has limited cited overview evidence for Oclacitinib; use the official documents and your veterinarian's instructions for product-specific decisions.
Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2026-US-005375
Safety signal coverageReported signals
32 tracked reaction signals; 32 reported cases; 18 serious reports; 2 species groups. These are reporting and label-derived signals for interpretation with a veterinarian.
Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2026-US-005375
Interpretation guardrailNot causation
Adverse-event reports help form a watch list, but they do not prove the medication caused the reaction and they are not a risk ranking between medications.
Evidence tension
Stronger signalLabel / review
Official labels, package inserts, and reviewed summaries carry more weight than isolated reports.
Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2026-US-005375
Weaker signalReported data
Case reports and openFDA terms are useful for pattern awareness, but they are incomplete, can include multiple exposures, and do not estimate an individual pet's probability of harm.
Reaction signal map
Most reported reactionsTop terms
Unsteady walking (ataxia) (1 reports), Cardiorespiratory arrest (1 reports), Bone and joint disorder NOS (1 reports), Blood in vomit (1 reports), Blood in urine (1 reports)
Retriever - Labrador (2), ['Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier', 'Shih Tzu'] (1), Schnauzer (unspecified) (1), ['Shepherd Dog - Australian', 'Dog (unknown)'] (1). These are report metadata, not proof that a breed is at higher risk.
What your vet may verify
Fit for this patientVet check
Verify whether Oclacitinib fits the pet's species, current diagnosis, age, weight, organ status, pregnancy/lactation status, and concurrent medications.
Evidence limitationsEvidence review
Separate label-backed warnings from adverse-event reports and owner observations before changing the plan.
What to watch next
Watch listOwner-safe
Not for use in dogs with serious infections, avoid use in very young dogs, wobbly/unsteady walking, Cardiorespiratory arrest, Bone and joint disorder NOS
Call sooner ifEscalation
Repeated vomiting or diarrhea. Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy). Collapse or fainting.
Bottom line: Use this Oclacitinib brief as a structured watch list and source map, not as a reason to start, stop, or change treatment without your veterinarian.
['Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog)', 'Dog (unknown)']
Size / weight
25-49 lb (18.597 Kilogram)
Age
8+ years (11 Year)
Sex
Unknown
Region
USA
Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS
Body systems
Effectiveness
Outcomes
Ongoing
USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-071572
Received 2025-12-03
· MSK
· MSK
Serious
Species
Dog
Breed
Retriever - Golden
Size / weight
50-99 lb (3 Kilogram)
Age
8+ years (9.5 Year)
Sex
Male Neutered
Region
USA
Reactions
Claw / hoof / nail disorder NOSMuscle atrophy (see also Muscle wasting)Hip dysplasiaBone and joint disorder NOSLack of efficacy - NOSWalking slowlyHind limb paresisDiscomfort NOSTense musclesMusculoskeletal disorder NOSCartilage degeneration
Body systems
OtherEffectiveness
Outcomes
Ongoing
USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-066904
Received 2025-11-03
· MSK
· MSK
Serious
Species
Dog
Breed
Crossbred Canine/dog
Size / weight
25-49 lb (11.8 Kilogram)
Age
4-7 years (6 Year)
Sex
Female Neutered
Region
USA
Reactions
Other abnormal test result NOSElevated lipasePolyuriaPolydipsiaLack of efficacy - NOSDiabetes mellitus
Body systems
OtherEffectiveness
Outcomes
Outcome Unknown
Tap or hover a reaction to see what it means in plain language.
Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
18
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (2)
· Loss of appetite, Blood in vomit
Skin & allergy (2)
· Hair loss, Application site hair loss
Neurologic (1)
· Unsteady walking (ataxia)
Behavior (3)
· Behavioral disorder (unspecified), Anxiety, Aggression
Other (24)
· Cardiorespiratory arrest, Bumps on skin, Bone and joint disorder NOS
Rendered from Roxee's cached FDA SPL package contents for on-page reading. Use Open original for the raw FDA ZIP/XML source.
Sponsor
Zoetis Inc.
NADA
141-555
Status
RX
Form
Chewable Tablets
Route
Oral
Species
Dog
Composition / specifications
3.6, 5.4, or 16 mg of oclacitinib as oclacitinib maleate per tablet
Dogs
Indication
Control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age.
Dosage
The dose is 0.18 to 0.27 mg oclacitinib/lb (0.4 to 0.6 mg oclacitinib/kg) body weight, administered orally, twice daily for up to 14 days, and then administered once daily for maintenance therapy.
Rendered from Roxee's cached FDA SPL package contents for on-page reading. Use Open original for the raw FDA ZIP/XML source.
Sponsor
Zoetis Inc.
NADA
141-345
Status
RX
Form
Tablet
Route
Oral
Species
Dog
Composition / specifications
3.6, 5.4, or 16 mg of oclacitinib as oclacitinib maleate per tablet
Dogs
Indication
Control of pruritus associated with
allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis
in dogs at least 12 months of age.
Dosage
Administer orally 0.18 to 0.27 mg/per pound of body weight (0.4 to 0.6 mg/kg body weight) twice daily for up to 14 days; then administered once daily for maintenance therapy.
Limitations
APOQUEL is not for use in breeding dogs, or pregnant or lactating bitches.
The use of APOQUEL has not been evaluated in combination with glucocorticoids, cyclosporine, or other systemic immunosuppressive agents.
Dogs receiving APOQUEL should be monitored for the development of infections, including demodicosis, and neoplasia.
Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).
What It's For (FDA Label Highlights)
Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.
Species: Dog
Composition / specifications
3.6, 5.4, or 16 mg of oclacitinib as oclacitinib maleate per tablet
Dogs
Indication
Control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age.
Dosage
The dose is 0.18 to 0.27 mg oclacitinib/lb (0.4 to 0.6 mg oclacitinib/kg) body weight, administered orally, twice daily for up to 14 days, and then administered once daily for maintenance therapy.
3.6, 5.4, or 16 mg of oclacitinib as oclacitinib maleate per tablet
Dogs
Indication
Control of pruritus associated with
allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis
in dogs at least 12 months of age.
Dosage
Administer orally 0.18 to 0.27 mg/per pound of body weight (0.4 to 0.6 mg/kg body weight) twice daily for up to 14 days; then administered once daily for maintenance therapy.
Limitations
APOQUEL is not for use in breeding dogs, or pregnant or lactating bitches.
The use of APOQUEL has not been evaluated in combination with glucocorticoids, cyclosporine, or other systemic immunosuppressive agents.
Dogs receiving APOQUEL should be monitored for the development of infections, including demodicosis, and neoplasia.
De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).
Digestive
Loss of appetite (1) • Dog
Blood in vomit (1) • Dog
Showing top 5 for Digestive.
Skin & allergy
Hair loss (1) • Dog
Application site hair loss (1) • Cat
Showing top 5 for Skin & allergy.
Neurologic
Unsteady walking (1) • Dog
Showing top 5 for Neurologic.
Behavior
Behavioral disorder (1) • Dog
Anxiety (1) • Dog
Aggression (1) • Dog
Showing top 5 for Behavior.
Other
Cardiorespiratory arrest (1) • Dog
Bumps on skin (1) • Dog
Bone and joint disorder NOS (1) • Dog
Bloody stool (1) • Dog
Blood in urine (1) • Dog
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BLOOD CHEMISTRY ABNORMAL NOS (1) • Dog
Bacterial skin infection NOS (1) • Dog
Azotaemia (1) • Dog
Asystole (1) • Dog
Application site reddening (1) • Dog
Application site pain (1) • Dog
Application site inflammation (1) • Dog
Application site discharge NOS (1) • Dog
Anal and rectal disorder NOS (1) • Dog
Anaemia NOS (1) • Dog
Allergic dermatitis (1) • Dog
Agitation (1) • Dog
Acute pancreatitis (1) • Dog
Active urine sediment (1) • Dog
Abnormal ultrasound finding (1) • Dog
Abnormal red blood cell (1) • Dog
Abnormal radiograph finding (1) • Dog
Abnormal histology NOS (1) • Dog
Abnormal cytology (1) • Dog
Showing top 5 for Other.
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)
These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.
Anaemia NOSLeukopenia NOSNeutropeniaTiredness (lethargy)Loss of appetiteDiarrheaLymphadenopathyEnteritisAbnormal radiograph findingOther abnormal test result NOSUrinary tract infectionIncreased band neutrophiliaPain NOSWobbliness
Outcomes: Ongoing
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Overdose Information
No approved overdose-management text is linked yet. If overdose is suspected, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.
Storage & Handling
Store at room temperature.
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