The vet is treating Dobby as if he has flea allergy. He also had an ear infection. They used a new kind of topical flea treatment, gave him an antibiotic injection, cleaned his ears and used a topical for that infection. They sent him home with three weeks worth of steroids. Turns out he is a bear about taking pills. I resorted to grabbing him by the scruff, pulling his head back and tossing the pill down his throat. We go back in a month for a recheck. Fingers crossed.