Apoquel accidental overdoses are rising in cats and dogs

Apoquel, a drug for skin allergies in dogs, came out two years ago in the United States in a chewable form flavored with pork to make it palatable. It's proven to be that, to an extreme.

Two separate organizations that operate hotlines for pet poison emergencies report a rising trend in overdoses in dogs and cats, who are breaking into the packaging and gorging on the contents.

This story was published on Sept. 18, 2025.