very itchy sheepie

I have a 3 year old sheepdog named Otis and he is having major skin itch issues. He had originally been chewing and digging at a spot near his back hip/tail area-I took him to the vet several times and he kept believing it was food. I have changed his food enough times to be doubtful of this diagnosis. Otis is now scratching at both of his shoulders ferociously to the point where he is pulling his hair out. I am at a loss. Is it possible that he just has dry skin and if so does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can rub on his skin. You can't even pet him without him wanting to scratch-I feel awful for him and I don't know what to do. One more thing...he rolls on his back in the grass constantly if he is outside.
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It sounds like skin allergies. You can try an oatmeal bath or some anti-itch sprays for temporary relief but I think you might consider finding another vet that will better identify the problem and treat it properly. My older dog has dog eczema and just started itching a lot in the last few days. We usually take her to the vet and he puts her on predisone for a few days to calm her skin down otherwise, she too yanks her hair out.
Oatmeal baths are a good suggestion.
There are OTC cortizone creams, too, if you can identify the itchy spots and put it on his skin, it will give temporary relief. I agree that you need another opinion from a different vet.

Good luck & let us know how he does! :)
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