Expert: Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf - 6/25/2008

Question
Hello, i have a little staffy her name is lara and she is allergic to just about everything outside ( grass and plants) it is quite server  her under belly gets really hot and very red, also very itchy, she scratchers so bad she has scratched off her nipples and causes under her arms to bleed, also her feet get very infected and she licks and crews them till so are so swollen. we have taken lara to the vet several times, tried cremes ( she just licks them off) she has been taking cortazone which dose work she has to take 1 1/2 tablets every day, if you miss it by even a little all the swelling comes right back. the vet also suggested injections but the vet said it may not work because her reactions are so bad. i don't wont her to be on meds her whole life i was wondering if there are any natural remedies that can help her. or if you have any other suggestions.

Answer
You can have her alergy tested then immunize her against the allergens she is allergic to.  There are no natural remedies that take away allergies, but if you put Omega 3 fatty acids, which are available from your vet, in the food every day and in about a month her skin will be less sensitive to the allergens.