Two days ago I asked my Vet office via text for an Apoquel refill. A year or so ago he had fleas resistant to flea drops. He got Bravecto (great stuff), and Apoquel was for any itching he might have as he was healing. He healed well so I only used one.
Now he has allergies. I went in for the one year Bravecto shot and the vet tech suggested my dog use the Apoquel.
My dog did well on it. I called on Monday for the refill. The text was answered, saying it would take 24-72 hours. It's an insane lag time.
Yesterday I asked if he could use Benadryl while we waited for whatever difficulties were involved in pulling up his records, locating his vet and having him sign off on the prescription. I can get a refill for my own prescriptions overnight. I can't see why it should take so long.
They replied to the text that they would ask the doctor and get back to me. That was at 1pm yesterday afternoon. No one ever did.
I'm done with Gresham Animal Hospital. There have been other difficulties. At one visit I asked if they were corporate owned. They denied it. Apparently that's not true.
I looked at a listing of independent veterinary practices and couldn't find any in Gresham, just Portland and Lake Oswego. The website said they were constantly updating the list, but I am hoping someone on this sub knows of one which provides good care and hopefully isn't too expensive.
Edit: yesterday they finally texted that the medication was ready. $125.00 for 30 Apoquel. I did an online search and found the cost of the same medication ranged from $24.30 for generic to $95.
I paid $350 for the Bravecto yearly shot. A browser search for the shot for my dog's size is $270-$300.