What we gie Cincy isn't pills, but injections. It helps build her immuno system against what she is allergic to (in this case Dust mites) Her injection is very simple inthat it only contains one allergen. Some dogs with extreme allergies may have 10-15 allergens all in the same shot. The injections are very easy to give her and I do it at home.

There are other things that can cause skin problems, but most come along with other symptoms. Thyroid is one that we looked into becuase Cincy also has a weight problem. Cushing's disease is another we did not check out, but skim problems along with bladder infections, lots of panting, and sort of a "pot bellied pig" look can be addition indicators of that. Lupus is another possiblity, but you will see problems around that nail beds and mucous membranes. If you are seeingno other symptoms, then I think allergies is the way to look.

What kind of reactions does Jasper have? Does he lick at his paws a lot? Chew at his back legs and have fur loss? Does he get pimples? These may be some indications of what kind of allergies you are looking at. (Cincy gets pimples on her belly and chews terribly at her back legs and tail)