Cytopoint Injection Nightmare
Our Irish Terrier, Murphy has chronic skin allergies and had been using Apoquel, which seemed to work pretty well. We were told about this new injection that seemed to work just as well, if not better and that it had no bad effects thus far. Our Murphy has had two injections without any issues. As the second one was starting to wear off (every 4-5 weeks), he had his third injection this past Friday, September 22, 2017.
The next day, he seemed to be not himself such as not eating and laying down sleeping all day. By Sunday, he was very lethargic, walking gingerly (when we could get him up), not eating, and peeing where he laid (right before bedtime). We called the vet first thing in the morning and they took him in and noted that he had a fever of 104. They told us to take him to the animal hospital right away, which we did. By the time we got to the hospital, his fever was 105. They admitted him and did a lot of testing, with no definitive answer. He has been on IV fluids and antibiotics.
His fever as of today is 103 and he still cannot get up on his own. He was discharged home to our care with three different medications to fight the infection (antibiotics) and possible fungal infection. He is eating and drinking when we put it in front of him, but will not get up on his own. He has a follow up appointment on Friday and if his fever has not come down, they are going to do a skin biopsy. This is a nightmare and we are already in debit by $3,155 thus far. I wish we had NEVER given him that injection.
I strongly urge people to not use this product if your pet has chronic skin allergies (to the point that they have no fur left and get constant skin yeast infections). I am so angry right now and am seriously going to look into legal action again this company for all the pain and suffering our dog and family are going through right now. Shame on them for their limited testing, false advertising and not having FDA involved!!! I pray our Murphy makes it through this toxic poisoning.