In am familiar with allergies in dogs; our previous dog licked his paws almost bare until we found an antihistamine that worked. I can't be sure but I don't think this is the problem with Molly. As for food, she gets Enova salmon and herring; with my vet's advice and recommendation, I plan to start weaning her to another food. Her present diet leaves her with the worst fish breath you can imagine and she also can clear the room at times with flatulence (don't mean to offend anyone but you all seem to be dog lovers so I think you will understand). We are hoping a change in diet will address that issue too!