Some veterinarians prefer not to repeat the antibiotics and instead manage the condition using long term topical prescription shampoo therapy. (dog-health-guide.org)
If your dog is suffering from atopy (inhaled or seasonal allergy), then combine the use of an anti-histamine with shampoo therapy. (dog-health-guide.org)
And when other adjunctive treatments such as shampoo therapy, omega 3 fatty acid therapy, as well as other supplements like Proanthozone and Vetri - DMG, many pets can eventually have their cortisone doses lowered and discontinued. (blog.petmeds.com)