thanks for your replies everybody. well, Daisy got a thorough exam and scraping, but they didn't find anything. such is the case 60% of the time, but we are treating her for the mange by giving her ivermectin injections and oral ivermectin. she'll have 4 injections in all, due for the second on the 5th. so far, i think the problem is under control, but she is still itching like mad, very allergic. i REALLY hope the allergy goes away. i cannot stand to see her this way.