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Antibiotics and steroids are often prescribed for environmental allergies and other ailments. It’s a band aid fix. You are not getting to the root of the problem.
The first step would be to get an accurate diagnosis via an internal medicine specialist or a veterinary dermatologist, whatever your vet thinks might be the most helpful.
PS: Hope this helps http://skeptvet.com/Blog/?s=food+allergies
How long did you try the prescription food for? Did you contact the vet to let him know of your concerns?
Maybe more diagnostic testing is indicated? See what the treating vet advises, not the internet.
How old is the dog? Has she had annual checkups? How did her last lab values look? Blood work is a good diagnostic tool.
