A couple of years ago Baxter was licking himself profusely on his paws, & flanks & I took him to the veterinary. Doc figured it was some kind a allergy. I had been feeding the dogs local coop., high energy dog food. I now pay a $1.10 a lb for dry dog food that has lamb meal, & rice in it that is processed in Minnesota. Baxter & Missy eat a lot less of it & leave less in the line of dog piles out doors.