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    My mother's one Basenji used to react horribly to sand fleas...which I understand can live in environments other than sand and I know are found in areas of England. Perhaps consider some kind of grass-environment critter as the culprit?

    All good thoughts to you...that looks truly uncomfortable.

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    I'd have the vet check for bacterial and yeast presence on her skin. Our vet would take sticky tape, apply it to Amy's skin and then look at it under the microscope. It was very obvious that she had yeast and bacteria and she needed a course of oral antibiotics and antifungals. She got almost immediate relief once she started them. Once we got her clear, we started a regular bathing routine with a medicated shampoo or rinsing her when she comes inside. She also switched to a kibble with fish instead of chicken. How are her ears?

    Amy's environmental allergies started between the age of 1-2 and I agree that the majority of allergies are environmental and not food related. I would stop all the topical stuff i.e. tea tree oil, keep up with the antihistamines and check for yeast and bacteria. If I were a betting woman, I would put money on a combination of infections that needs an oral course of treatment.

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    That's fantastic advice, thank you. I will go back to the vet (again) and hope that he can help before we try changing the food. How do you know there is a yeast infection? Her ears are clear and normal from what I can see. She does suffer with spots on her chin tho but I've since read online that it could all be related to the allergies she is clearly experiencing.
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    We are going to continue giving her her piriton and primrose oil tablets as usual and try to limit her exposure to grass/wipe her down after she has been outside. We have also bought a special medicated shampoo and are going to try regular baths to see if that helps calm the itch and improve her skin/fur. We have consulted the vet who said he did not find yeast present last time so we are going to try these things and then failing any improvements, attempt a grain free/reduced grain food and diet. Trying to limit the amount we change at once to find the solutions that are definitely helping. Also read about flea treatments causing problems so going to attempt non chemical treatments of this. Any suggestions for this? Are shampoos better than front line/spot on etc? Really appreciative of everyone's suggestions and advice.

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    If fleas are an issue in your area I don't think I would stop the flea treatments right now. Try using one thing at a time, wiping her off, medicated baths for now and maybe stopping the flea meds in the Fall. If you change multiple things at once it will be harder to figure out what exactly is working.
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