Thanks again Jes. I feel like I owe you BIG. I do have to say that two days ago I started yogurt morning and night with his veggie food. The only beef he has received is a tablespoon of the canned after I tried to kill him with the diaper rash cream (40% zinc oxide). The cream worked great until he licked his feet and ingested it. He threw up everything. I think in retrospect vomiting helped him get rid of it. I have read horror stories caused from one penny. I felt so bad. But being the Jack that he is, he recovered in grand style. So back to the yogurt, I think it is helping. I have stayed away from anything for two days, topical or pills like benedryl, just to let his system recover. His itching is very minor and his skin is healing. Hoping that the new diet is working. I will inquire into the venison food info. I really wanted to put him on that. I have been reading labels like crazy. It is amazing the fillers put into some OTC foods.

I understand why you are into ER medicine. I have bred and shown dogs my whole life and have NEVER had a dog with allergies like Rebel. I am actually a dog handler for the police department (bomb dog, malinois) and she is an easy keeper. I have learned alot. Will keep you updated.