chester update
Ok, I managed to get a decent look at his neck yesterday, and while it's still gross, some of the scab is falling off and yes, he's still scratching, which is bad.
But, I'm trying to be patient, and let him heal on his own. It's gross, yes, but as long as it's not infected, I'm willing to let it keep healing on its own. I must remember to heat up the heating pad tonight and let him lay his chin on it. He wasn't picking the last day or so, either, at least that I've seen.