06/15/2026
A Life-Saving Treatment for Liberty
Liberty was rushed to Eclipse after accidentally ingesting an entire bottle of the anti-itch medication Apoquel® (oclacitinib). In large overdoses, this medication can cause serious complications, including kidney failure, liver damage, bone marrow suppression, and dangerously low blood pressure.
After quickly contacting Animal Poison Control, Liberty’s family was advised to seek emergency treatment immediately. Due to the extremely high dose she had consumed and the significant risk of organ damage, Poison Control recommended a specialized treatment called hemoperfusion.
Eclipse is proud to be one of the few hospitals in the tri-state area offering this advanced, life-saving procedure. Hemoperfusion uses a specialized cartridge to remove toxins directly from the bloodstream, helping to prevent damage before it occurs.
Liberty underwent 150 minutes of hemoperfusion treatment before spending the night in our ICU for close monitoring. The next morning, her blood work was completely normal, and she was discharged. Follow-up testing two days later continued to show normal organ function, confirming the success of the treatment.
We are thrilled that Liberty made a full recovery and grateful to have been able to provide this advanced level of care when she and her family needed it most. ❤️
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