[Patty55]

I'm assuming the vet ruled out fleas and worms...

If it's "hot spots" there is a blue gel called hot spot ointment, I've used it and it kind of works, but you have to keep the dog from licking it off-I.ve put it on and then sprinkled a little baby powder over it-DO NOT USE THIS STUFF AT THE SAME TIME AS BENEDRYL.

Vetricyn spray works pretty good on hot spots.

Critter Oil-you can buy it online. You can make your own shampoo by combining it with a bit of Dawn (the original one) diluted and critter oil. Has a nice herbal smell. If you mix it with vinegar and water in a spray bottle it makes a great bug spray.

You might want to think about a raw food diet. It's a pain in the neck till you get used to it, but it seems to work.

Local Honey added to the food seems to help with allergies. They have it at the pet food store in Spanish Plaines.

Finally, could be boredom. Get some real meaty bones, get him out more.