My Frenchie has suffered from allergies for most of his life. He suffered from frequent ear infections, hot spots, and red paws. The hair around his tail pocket all fell out. (It looked like he had a bullseye on his butt - so embarrassing!) It hasn't been easy sticking to the diet at times (sorry, no, he can't have that treat, kind person), but the protocol is helping him. The nutritionist has been very helpful with recommendations for an appropriate diet for him. Slowly but surely the hair around his tail is growing back, his ear infections have become less frequent, and the hot spots are gone. He still gets itchy bouts, but overall his symptoms are improving. And he has finally shed the excess pounds he was carrying around! I definitely recommend you give it a try - just stick with it and be patient.