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Tratez Skin & Coat
Five Reasons Apoquel Isn't The Answer For Itching
It's not a cure, it's a cover-up.
A natural solution to itching instead.
By Jessica Lloyd
May 14
4 min read
The five reasons
1
Apoquel Quiets The Itch — Not The Cause
Apoquel works by blocking the chemical messengers that signal your dog to itch — called JAKs.
The itching quiets down, which might look like relief.
But the problem that caused the itching is still happening underneath.
2
Here's Why Your Dog Is Actually Itching
Every dog has a thin protective layer of natural oils on top of their skin. When it's healthy, allergens, dust, and bacteria literally bounce off.
But when that layer runs low, microscopic holes open up — and that's exactly where irritants get in, under the skin, triggering the itch your dog can't stop.
On Apoquel, while your dog might not itch, the irritants are still getting in and under their skin.
3
The Devastating Long-Term Effects Of Apoquel
When the itch signal is turned off by Apoquel, the bacteria, allergens, and yeast that were causing the scratching don't just disappear. They continue to invade your dog's body.
Omega-3, 6, and 9 — the fats that rebuild the protective oil layer itself.
Vitamin E — protects the new layer from breaking down again.
Now, with Apoquel suppressing the immune system, your dog can't fight off infections the way they normally would. Long-term use is linked to higher rates of infections, tumors, and organ stress. It's even on the FDA warning label.
You don't need Apoquel for your dog to have healthy, itch-free skin.
4
How To Rebuild The Barrier From The Inside Out
The good news: your dog's body can rebuild that protective oil layer naturally. It just needs the right raw materials.
Omega-3, 6, and 9 — the fats that rebuild the protective oil layer itself.
Vitamin E — seals the microscopic holes and protects the new layer from breaking down again.
But these have to be the highest-quality versions. Anything less and your dog's body can't actually use them.
5
Why Most Skin Supplements Won't Save You Either
So at this point you're probably thinking "great, I'll grab a fish oil or skin chew with these ingredients."
Don't. The dog supplement industry is completely unregulated.
Most companies use the cheapest, lowest-grade oils available — already oxidized before they even reach the chew. Then they heat-cook them in production, destroying whatever potency was left.
It's not on you. You've been buying what your dog needed from people who never intended to deliver it.
Finally — a dog mom who fought back
The one dog mom who said no to Apoquel
Mo lives in Alaska with the same kind of dog you have at home. When her dog started scratching and biting at his skin nonstop, her vet recommended Apoquel.
She read the warning label. She wasn't willing to risk it.
So she did what every dog parent ends up doing first. The medicated shampoos. The prescription allergy meds. The hypoallergenic kibble at $80 a bag. Months and over $600 later, the scratching hadn't stopped.
So she dug into the research herself. The mechanism was simple — the skin barrier needed rebuilding. The ingredients existed.
She called every manufacturer she could find. Every single one refused. Too expensive. Nobody does it that way.
So she built it herself. That's how Tratez Skin & Coat Chews were born.
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From irritated 24/7 to healthy, radiant skin
This is what happened when one dog parent took their dog off Apoquel and put them on Tratez Skin & Coat for 90 days:
1 Week In
"I'd say he was scratching and biting himself 70% less."
4 Weeks In
"It's like he got a second chance at life. No more excessive scratching, and visibly happier and more active. (I cried lol)"
3 Months In
"He had cuts, rashes and hot spots from all his itching… even those are completely cleared up now. People even ask me 'how is his coat so shiny?'"
90-day money-back guarantee
Mo will give you a refund if your dog doesn't show noticeable improvement in mobility within 90 days. Just contact us for the next steps. Fewer than 1% of customers ever ask.
The more important window isn't the refund window. It's the one on your dog's skin. Every week the barrier keeps leaking and the immune system stays suppressed, the deeper the damage gets — and the harder it becomes to fix.
Most dog parents don't find out where the point of no return was until they've already passed it.
Wilma Devon
has anybody tried these yet?
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Mary Vernon
Yes! I got them for my GSD/River just 3 weeks ago.. He already stopped that crazy itching!! Im now slowly reducing his apoquel.. Trust the science & get these!
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Doris Skylar
I’ve been subscribed for 7 months. After about 3 months i was able to take her off apoquel completely. Just wanted to stop by and say thanks again to morgan.
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Skyler Greig
How long does shipping take??
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Marie Campbell
Hey Skyler, got mine after 4 days.
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Leonard Boyd
I tell you, I wasn’t expecting much.. but these changed my Rottweilers life. He used to itch himself all day, sometimes even causing himself to bleed. Now? Like a whole new doggo, skins fully healed, coats shining & itching is GONE!
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Emma Emerson
Hey Lois, this is what you need for teddy!!!
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Lois Clive
Wow, these sound amazing, I just ordered 3 jars now!
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Alfred Johnson
Did you buy one, how long does it take to get it
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Edith Ashton
For me they came in three days.
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Debra Peyton
My vet recommended these too, said they’re the best ones you can get. She knew I’d never give my dog apoquel and risk his organ health.
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Paula Remington
wow these sound like exactly what we need, has anybody tried them?
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Sarah Dudley
Yes, my dog is normally so picky but he gobbles these up. Literally the best ever chews.
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Agnes Graeme
I just ordered ours!! Cannot wait for it.
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Barbara Bradly
I need these so bad!! Been waiting for them to restock
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Ethel Dean
Does anyone know how long the shipping takes? Want to buy some for my friend.
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Clara Milton
Hey Ethel, mine arrived after three days.
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Emma Shelby
Your friend will be happy! Perfect gift for their doggos
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Harry Keegan
My kids got me these for our 12 year old dog, and now I feel like a dummy for not having him on these earlier. If your dog is younger,. please, start as soon as possible to protect their skin.
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Bridget Prescott
Love these chews! Love morgan! Love TRATEZ!!
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Anna Madison
I knew shampoos and sprays were not actually fixing the underlying problem.. So glad I found these, changed my dogs life literally.
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Clara Milton
My dogs are OBSESSED with these! That alone makes them worth it!!
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Kate Orson
OMG same, I forgot to buy one time and they were out of stock.. I got side-eyes from my dog for that month lol.
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Isabella Mayson
Thank you, ours arrived today! Will start giving them to my dog tomorrow..
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