Probable allergies

[Tammy & Gracie]

In reading previous posts I am now pretty assured that Gracie is suffering allergy symptoms. She is chewing on the side of her paws, both, but particularily the right. The hair is discolored kinda reddish but I find no injury, no sores, scratches, bumps, bruises, etc to explain this occurance. She has done this enough that the hair on the bottom portion of her legs is even short. I plan to begin treating her with benedryl, maybe a 25 mg pill 2xs daily and watch for improvement. I also would like to start her on the fish oils that are discussed. What is the dosage for the supplements and is my benedry dosage good for starting? Gracie is 15 months and 30 pounds. She is already on a no grain high quality food. She is also real active and gets real dirty, having baths probably a little too often.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Mona, if you read through the previous responses to this discussion, as well as the other discussions on allergies in this group, you will see that the problem is not anything that actually comes into contract with their feet or any other part of the body, but pollens, molds etc that are inhaled through the air. We have quite a bit of information here in this discussion and this group about inhalant allergies.
The meds that the vets give are steroids, which are necessary for flare-ups, but are dangerous over time. These will suppress the immune system so that there is no allergic response, but it doesn't cure the problem.