First Time Puppy Owner Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hi All Just speaking to my insurance co and the person had no idea what Atopica was and is having the supervisor of claims call me back as to whether it would be covered under the policy. How would you class this drug? A trreatment or preventative? I would think treatment - it even says so on the label http://www.atopica.com/product_label/en/index.shtml Product type Oral soft capsule for the treatment of chronic manifestations of atopic dermatitis in dogs But see if it's deemed a preventative it will not be covered Thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) Hmmm... I hadn't read about it.. but at first glance, would call it a preventative... kinda catch22... it acts to suppress the reaction.. which causes the itches etc..it doesn't 'cure' or treat the cause. BUT if affected, the dog will gain relief..... will go read some more have a look HERE for some info on how it works, etc... Maybe Rappie can help? Edited November 17, 2008 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) It's a medical treatment for atopic dermatitis, definitely an S4 drug, prescription animal remedy etc. It treats a condition that already exists, it doesn't prevent it. Edited November 17, 2008 by Rappie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Time Puppy Owner Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hmmm - yeah I am in two minds as whether it will be classed a treatment or preventative as well. Man if we run out of options though and he is finally diagnosed with Atopy 100% - this may be the only drug that might be able to help him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Time Puppy Owner Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 It's a medical treatment for atopic dermatitis, definitely an S4 drug, prescription animal remedy etc. It treats a condition that already exists, it doesn't not prevent it. Oh thank god - I mean we have a way to go before he will be trialled on it but it's looking like the last option at present. Thank you Rappie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 that's what you needed to hear ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Time Puppy Owner Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) that's what you needed to hear ! Hell yes! See we still have a 2nd food elim trial and I have also contact Dr Jean Dodds re his thyroid (T4 came back as 29 which is classed normal in Oz) but if all those avenues fail then it's more than likely that he will need to be put on Atopica as of 4 antihistamines none have worked. Edited November 17, 2008 by First Time Puppy Owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Rappie is a wealth of knowledge and so is Charles Kuntz( specialist Vet surgeon who is on DOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Thank you Rappie!!! Anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Time Puppy Owner Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Just got a call back too and they definitely cover it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielover Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 WOO HOOO FTPO! THat's fabulous news for you and Benson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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