I'm sorry to always talk about my moms pup all the time but Im really starting to get worried. The pimple like bumps STILL exist. My mom has spent nearly $1000 between 2 different vets trying to figure out what it is and we just can't nail it. They think its some type of food allergy but thats all they say. One vet perscribed a food but he has also been on some type of medication called Clavamox. But I think he is begining to become immune to it because when he's on it the bumps are very minimal, but now they seem to be coming in more and more. He is clearly in pain because he chews at his feet and itches his sides. I just feel helpless and wish there was something to do. If anyone has any helpful information I could use I would love for you to share.

Clavomox is JUST antibiotic! it sounds like the same problem Caesar has(had)he can't handle ANY grains! even doggy treats w/ them in it,also preservative's too! the(natural balence) Duck &potatoe(for allergy skin) has NOTHING!but duck &potatoe he has gotten well the 1st time in his whole life!6yrs) Also with a limited list of OFFEDERS! you can figure it out better too! Also I switch'd them to the other duck&potatoe they make,the one with more stuff in it and Shamus broke out in blotches all over!!! and caesar started to scratch too,so I switch'd back quick!

If you believe it's a food related allergy,  then I would suggest you request a nutritional consult at www.betterdogcare.com  .  She can put together a true elimination diet that should determine whether or not it's caused by food.  Her rates don't look bad and the alternative is that you'll go round and round with the vets and they'll likely never find out what's wrong. 

In the meantime,  if it could be a type of fungus,  you might try mixing equal parts water, listerine and baby oil and massage it in to his skin.  Supposedly it helps with hot spots.  I hope the poor guy can find some relief soon. (Your mom too)

Ski is right, an elimination diet can really help. Also, sometimes once they are in allergy flare it's hard to figure out the real trigger. A few years ago my Roxy went into allergy flare due to spring allergies we think. She started reacting to Chicken and then Beef (we feed raw, remember, so no grains at all anyway). Our vet had us put Roxy on turkey and rice (home cooked not raw, and the rice was cuz it was mild I think, not sure why she had us add that) and nothing else (not even supplements) for a while until the allergy cleared up (3 weeks), then we started slowly adding and testing things, which is how we figured out it was the chicken and beef causing her the flare so we had her on turkey and lamb and fish for proteins for many years.

Here recently she started eating both chicken and beef again after 2 years off with no trouble at all and has been fine for a few months. Her system just needed a reboot I think and meanwhile she has gotten a better immune system going too due to her diet and supplements.

Good luck. I know how frustrating this can be when it's happening.

I agree!!! the natural balance ALLERGY!is THE KEY!! CAESAR HAD PROBLEMS FOR YEARS!!! we fed iams rice /chicken, just live'd with it cause we never could tell what it was!After the change it was DRAMATIC! the 1st couple of days!!! he had just stopped his "creepy crawly"skin!!!then I made the mistake of getting the other one they offer the Ultra premium dog food! I thought same thing RIGHT? NOT!!!! shamus broke out in big red blotches!!! and his hear fell out in patches too!! in the 1st week!!! So last sat I went and got more Allergy formula and switch'd back and ALREADYYY!his shin is cleared up red blotches are GONE!!!boy never again!!! they will only get duck/potatoe Allergy formula(and fresh meat-bones that is it!!!I wrtote them today to complain too! its guarentee'd too!

yep that right!!! and I told them that too!!!! said"they lost a good customer and the better fix that!"Manager said they'd check into it! they better cause our Petco can't keep it on the shelves!!! that is why I made the mistake and bought the Ultra Premium,NOT the SAME STUFF! you can order it direct,from Naruralballance.net,now I buy a month's worth! even though it doesn't have perservitives..I just get the little bags so it stays fresh!!!