Quote Originally Posted by shepgirl
Sorry, forgot to mention he had skin scrapings done, biopsies, goes on antibiotics with every flare up and has just recently been put on prednisone to see if it would help clear the flare ups. Seems nothing is working, he even has anti irch meds so he won't chew at the sores, and he does get medicated baths every second day . I know the vet said it was a life long thing but she was hoping he would get less flare ups, she is willing to try everything. As for skin specialist, we don't have any out here, the closest is 10 hr drive and we would have to leave him for I don't know how long and they can't guarantee it will be successful. He's been abused, that much we do know by his condition when found, so we hate to put him through more trauma.
Thanks for the info that was posted I appreciate it.
If your vet did all that then it's probably time to see a dermatologist or allergy specalist. I know it seems like you'd be causing more trauma in the short term but if they can pinpoint what meds/foods will help control the flare ups then in the long term it could make the dog more comfortable. With this type of thing there are no guarantees unfortunately. Good luck.