In a message dated 3/19/99 10:47:19 PM, you wrote: <<Kathy, My vet has always told me Benadryl (or the antihistamine that David suggested) and clean the area several times a day with rubbing alcohol. Hasn't failed me yet! It is also a good idea to cut the hair away from the area. >> Gotcha! I'll try it all..... Kath