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Our 2-year old Great Pyrenees has been suffering with allergies for the past year.  The Vet seems to think it is environmental although we have not experimented with her food.  Lately it has been very bad as apparently there is a "new pollen" in our area (South Western Ontario) and the vet is inundated with cases like ours.  Currently she is on Prednisone and NovoHydrozyzin e. This seems to help with the itching, sores and ears but she is now experiencing side effects such as excessive drool, drowziness and diarrhea.  We would like to move away from the meds as our last Pyr was medicated for most of her 11 years of life.  However, we can't bear to see her suffer without them.  Any suggestions?