HELP! My 6 1/2 month old Westie, Harlow, developed a bump on her inner front leg where it bends. This one irritated bump began to spread so I took her to the vet. He shaved the area and gave me this wormwood ointment and some special shampoo (he's a holistic vet). Well, after only a few applications the area greatly improved, though a couple of times a new bump would appear and then disappear. Anyway, since then there are other bumps that have appeared, on her neck and her inner back leg. I also notice black flecks around the "bite" area, though I can't be sure this is not specks of scab material from her scratching. I have examined her and examined her and I can't see any creatures, but something's up. To make matters worse, my scalp is really itching. I swear there are creepy crawlers on my head, but I can't see anything. I've been taking Harlow to a dog park starting a few weeks ago. My holstic vet really didn't say anything useful and didn't give a diagnosis. I think both she and I have some kind of parasite that dogs and people share. Mites? I'm freaking out and haven't said a word (yet) to my boyfriend (we live together) cause he's the ultimate priss about cleanliness issues and he's gonna have a meltdown. Anyone have experience with this? If she does have mites, how is it treated? I hate the thought of dousing her with poisonous chemicals at her young age. I hate the thought of dousing me with poisonous chemicals. If anyone recognizes what this might be, I'd love to hear from you.