[Ellie May]

If it is just a couple steroid injections a year, that shouldn't be a huge deal. You can also get pills (lesser dose) for this time of year. Alternatively, something safer for long term use for environmental allergies is Atopica. That might be worth a try. Antihistamines (Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec) sometimes work, and that's a good choice, but sometimes they don't work.

Since it is likely environmental allergies, skin allergy testing (usually done by a dermatologist) would be a good way to go. Then injections can be formulated especially for your pup. Allergy shots are preferred over steroids, esp. for long term use.