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Hot Spots

Hot spots are sometimes seen on your dog’s skin in response to an initial irritation such a fleas, external parasites, trauma to the skin, and environmental allergens. As the dog begins to lick and bite the affected area, it develops into a hot a spot which is a skin infection.

Symptoms

Warm to Touch	Soreness
Hair Loss	Redness
Pain	Wet Sore

Steps

Apply some KY Jelly to the sore and trim any fur surrounding the burn enough to see the burn but not so short where’s it’s close to the skin

Wash the area with warm water

Using electric clippers, clip the area surrounding the hotspot

Use Betadine Skin Cleanser to clean the sore, then rinse it off and pat it dry with a clean cloth

Use over-the-counter antibiotic and hydrocortisone ointments several times a day on the sore.

You may also use a black tea bag by soaking in hot water and then removing it to cool

After cooling apply it to the hot spot for 5 minutes 3-6 times a day until the spot dries up and heals

Seek veterinary care for large hot spots or if your dog expresses intense irritation or

Warnings

Make sure to rinse all the Betadine off as it can cause irritation

DO NOT cover the hot spot with a bandage

Keep the hot spot clean and dry and leave the hot spot uncovered to promote faster healing

Tips

Make sure your dog does not chew or lick the hot spot as it can be itchy otherwise the infection can become worse

You can also spray witch hazel 3 times a day to cool the hot spot

See veterinary attention as severe hot spots will require antibiotics to treat infection

Prevent potential hot spots from occurring by treating underlying causes (e.g. fleas, allergies, etc).

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