My Boston has been itching and scratching, pretty sure she is allergic to something, and hate it that she is so uncomfortable all the time. Her belly is even pinkish, so I know it's sore. Bad me, I should take her to the vet, too, but wonder what they can really do for her. I had never heard of a shampoo with benedryl! I bet that would help. I also wondered about giving her some benedryl liquid for kids, just a very small dose, but had to medicate her, she's pretty small at 12#. No fleas, either, as I could easily spot them on her short hair, and pretty much no hair on her belly, where fleas usually congregate. Both other dogs scratch some, too. Maybe I need to find one dog food and stick with it. They seem to get tired of one kind (or maybe they just have me trained to put other goodies on it to help them eat it!!!), so I switch foods each time. Try to buy good quality food, too, not cheap stuff. This time I got lamb, which is supposed to be mildest on dogs, right? We shall see if any changes occur.