Optimmune Dog Medicine and Prescriptions | Petco

Related Articles & Questions

Health & Wellbeing
Apoquel for Dogs: Understand Fast Itch & Allergy Relief for Your Pet
Learn about Apoquel (Oclacitnib) today. Petco is here to answer all your dog allergy treatment questions including dosage, side effects, administration & more.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Clavamox for Dogs & Cats: Treat Infections & Keep Pets Healthy
Do you think your pet has a bacterial infection? Visit Petco to learn how Clavamox can help your dog and cat.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Interceptor vs. Heartgard: Guide to Heartworm & Worm Prevention
Search Petco to find the benefits of both Interceptor and Heartgard worm medicines for dogs. We strive to help you keep your pup happy and healthy.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Pimobendan for Dogs & Cats: Heart Meds, Dosage, Uses & Side Effects
Want to know if it is safe to give your dog or cat Pimobendan? Petco has the answers to this and other pet medication questions!
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Dog Eye Discharge & Infections: Symptoms, Causes & Vet Guide
Do you think your dog has an eye infection? Visit Petco to learn about dog eye infection symptoms, causes, and treatment options.  
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My dog's Optimmune is costly. Can I use a cheaper human ointment?
Cyclosporine (Optimmmune) is a very expensive medicine in general. I am afraid there is no cheaper alternative as far as I know. However I found prices on the Internet from 29.95 to over 50$ per tube. So you may want to search for cheaper sources on the net and get a prescription from your veterinarian.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Can I safely buy my dog's prescription eye medication online?
Hopefully it is the same medication, although there have been lawsuits about mislabeled and counterfeit medications with online pharmacies. Also, you do need a prescription from your veterinarian in order to purchase these products. I would recommend visiting with your veterinarian, as there is a possibility they may price match for you. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Is Optimune for dry eye causing glaucoma or conflicting with Dorzolamide?
No- they are not working against each other and no- the Optimune did not cause it. The Optimmune increases the body's tear production which keeps the clear part of the eye-the cornea- moist. If it gets dry- it suspectible to injuries & gets secondary changes. Glaucoma is caused by increase pressure in the vitreous (the ball part of the eye) which is different than the tears. The tears are external and the vitreous internal. Hope that makes sense. Sounds like you have a great vet who is treating Lanie well! Thanks for reaching out to Boop by Petco .
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My dog is still squinting after 8 days on Optimmune. Should I wait?
Hi there! I am assuming you are using Optimmune for dry eye? If so, there is often an eye infection as well that is brewing, due to having low tears. Because of this, I strongly recommend that you see a vet sooner, rather than later, as there are likely to be additional medications that can help your dog's eyes.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Dog itching eyes, snout, chewing paws. What allergy medicine is best?
It sounds like you may need a prescription strength medicine to help your dog become more comfortable. Your vet will need to examine your dog to ensure they are otherwise healthy (and to start a valid client/ patient/ vet relationship to legally dispense medicine) and then will decide which medicine would work best. There are newer products such as Apoquel and Cytopoint which may be appropriate. Your vet may also suggest an eye ointment to apply. You are welcome to request a consultation with one of the Boop by Petco veterinarians to prepare for your vet visit.
Updated on September 24th, 2025