I'll be praying that this new medic. will help. But as a nurse, I must tell you that I believe it is crucial to get a definitive diagnosis. I know the specialist is costly, but if this new medic. does not help, I hope Lady's Mom can find some way to manage an appt. Do you know if the vet took a sample for a culture and sensitivity on the scabbed area?? My thoughts and prayers are with you and Lady and her family; poor pup