More info about Maggie. She is a mixed breed, malteese, lhasa apso and her dad was a small terrier mix. She turned out to look like a Bichon and is 18 lbs.

She has been on sensitive skin formula food by Science Diet for at least 9 months. It was recommended by the vet. It seems to help, but not much.

The vet offered to test for allergies for another $200 but she did not even guess what the problem is or how to treat it. I just don't have that much money right now, especially when the vet acted like the test would not even help her. I have to wonder about our vet, are the prices sky high or are they this bad everywhere? I have called around to other vets, but prices seem to be about the same in our area.

Thanks for any suggestions. The special food from California mentioned above is not available in my area.