I have an Akita who is on raw food, all the dogs I have had, I only feed them raw, as for your dog baz sorry to hear that, he's a great age in all fairness, and if anyone on here has a dog who has bad skin etc..... I recommend giving them piriton allergy tablets (has to be piriton not PIRITEZE!!!) My dog has 3 a day works wonders and also there's a biscuit treat out there called "healthy paws fruit cookies" basically just fruit, no wheat or additives in them" . Sorry abit of subject but i do strongly recommend everyone feeds there dogs raw food, website is "natures menu" they have different flavours my dog eats 3 times a day 13 nuggets in each and she has rabbit, venison and beef atm, toilet habits are like clockwork and always solid. Shows she's taking all the nutritions in. As for your dog baz they might recommend steroids but it all depends on how bad he is mate.