Hot Spots???

[elemlamb]

I was just wondering if anybody has experienced this condition with their dog before.
How do you get rid of this?

[kimico]

mY mARILYN HAD HOT SPOTS AND i TRUELY BELIEVE IN THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED NATURAL REMEDIES. Sorry didnt realise I was writing in caps. Anyway I carefully trimmed away the hair to avoid it ripping the skin, and used Neem Shampoo bathing her in it every 3rd day. in between the shampooing I put Neem oil on the hotspot, within a couple of weeks hotspots gone. Hope this helps

[virginiacarole]

I find tea tree ointment excellent for treating hot spots. We used to be able buy a Vetinerary version here in New Zealand, can't get that anymore but the "human"one from a health shop works just as well.

[MaryAnn]

Pyoderma / Hot Spots....are a skin problem known as "Moist Eczema" or "Acute Moist Pyoderma" and are commonly called 'summer sores'. These suddenly appearing,wet, circular patches of infection on the skin create intense itching and irritation. They can be very painful, often discharging pus and can spread very quickly. Hot Spots can spread very rapidly across the skin surface and beneath the fur so they may be difficult to see, although common observations will see your pet scratching, licking, and biting.

TREATMENT for Hot Spots ....involves drying the area, which may mean shaving the area of hair, to allow air space and healing. It is best to trim the fur around the affected area, just beyond the lesions of the sore, to allow air to assist in drying. Daily cleaning of the Hot Spot with hydrogen peroxide, sterile saline or an astringent (preferably one with an antibiotic), every two-four hours for the first few days, will speed up the healing. Also...any topical anti-bacterial ointment such as Bacitracin, will arrest the growth of the bacteria. Keep the area clean for at least a week, by which time you should see a clear improvent.

Once they are no longer oozing, simply keeping the Hot Spot area clean will be all that's needed. The fur begins to grow back (sometimes a different color!) within two weeks.

If you find that this is not helping the irritation, some Vets may recommend antibiotics and/or cortisone Cream, however....this may trap in moisture, which is what you are trying to avoid.

If your dog continues to scratch, they may make the situation worse, and an Elisabethan Collar may be required.

[jude09]

I have heard that Listerine can be a good antiseptic for this condition. I have also heard of other dog owners using aloe vera

to cure this condition.

[alicia47]

Hello friends I am Alicia from Buenos Aires Argentina
Please I need help because I've tried a lot of things to avoid hot spots. I have a 5 yeas old golden retriever called Indio, he is lovely but hurts himself a lot, is treated by his vet each time appears the problem with antibiotics, cream, antiseptic cleaning the area with fur cutted, I also went to an homeopathic vet, who gives Indio Lycopodium that began wonderful for 5 months but now it isn't useful. Thanks for your help