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I have a 1 1/2 year old Shpeherd mix with bad allergys. Last winter I took chicken, corn and wheat from his diet but then summer came so I never really found out if it was those things or out door allergys. Back then he also had gotten a bad ear infection which the vet said he might have an allergy to lamb as well which is what he is on Canidae Lamb and Rice. All summer he licked at his feet, itched and has had a few hot spots mostly on his belly and on his chest. But now that fall has come it has gotten worse and this past week worse then its ever been. He was at the vet in Oct which he got his yearly shots but didnt know then that dogs with allergys shouldnt have yearly shots but the vet put him on 2 Benadryl twice a day but dosnt seem to help. Now Im thinking about putting him on Wellness Veison or Duck formula and cutting out all treats to see if his skin gets better what do you all think?

Thanks for the help

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PanzersMom

"A dog is more then just a dog. They are loyal, they are our guardians,
they are our best friend for life and they should be loved as much as they love us"

I would recommend that you have your dog tested for allergies. It's a relatively low cost test. There are two types, the skin allergy test and the blood allergy test. I am more in favor of the blood test since it's less invasive to the dog and many more allegens can be tested. With so many causes it can't be made a guessing game. I'm thinking your dog may have more seasonal allergies than food allergies but he can also have both. You need to get him some needed relief from the itching and scratching. I would have your vet prescribe a regular antihisitimine and if he still scratches and itches a low dose of prednisone may also be needed in conjunction with the antihisitmine to give him relief.
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