My 2 yr old springer spaniel has seasonal allergies. Food allergy as been ruled out. He receives monthly cortisone shots and daily benedryl to control but he can still get quite red and irritated on belly and chest at times; and always after a bath. Scratching and licking causes hair loss. Is there any safe topical sprays to use during severe outbreaks?

Last year, my dog had several skin issues. We cleared them up at the vet’s with antibiotics and the vet said they were all due to “flea allergies”. Well, my dog is getting hot spots again, on his back. I have checked him up and down for fleas and flea dirt, and he is on a high quality dog food that has not been changed since last fall. He did not itch at all during winter. Does anyone have any advice on controlling itching without the use of steroids?