thanks everyone.. i think it was an ant that bit me.. not sure... the itching and burning has gone down thank god! layla is also on flee and tick meds which ended this month but when i get back to Ontario i will get one more dose to make sure she is covered for this month... the grass on our front lawn is very long and thick and i've done my best to look over it... i'm going to pick up some Benadryl just in case... thanks again.. any other suggestions are welcome