Dog hot spots are the areas on the dog's skin where there is an inflammation. As the name suggest, it appears as a red hot mess that often destroys the dermatitis part of the skin. The medical term for dog hot spots is known to be moist dermatitis. There are many known causes for dog hot spots but among them is biting and other external factors that cause allergies.
There are telling signs that can alert you if your pet has dog hot spots. Among them is excessive itching.
These red patches on the skin are often already irritated or infect that it would be extremely itchy for the dogs. It might also sting a bit and the only way dogs can relieve of the discomfort is by either scratching on it or licking it excessively.
What you can do is shave off the entire area where the dog hot spots appear. Doing this is important because even if you bring your dog to the vet, this would have to be done. It is the best way for the spot to get treated. Shaving would also allow you to see just how much damage there is already so you can immediately apply the needed treatment.
When the area has already been shaved off, you should then proceed to cleansing the wound. Even if you have only seen red patches, you should still take the time to cleanse it to prevent from further infections. You can use a gentle skin cleanser to wash out the dirt and kill the bacteria from the area. This can also help alleviate the itchiness from the area.
Over time, you should consider applying compresses on the area until you bring the dog to the vet and be prescribed with topical medications among others. You can apply a cold compress on the area up to four times a day so that you dog would feel comfortable. You can also try putting on a tea bag compress to help dry out the wound and also provide an additional protection from bacterial growth.
If you also want to keep your dog from scratching the affected areas during the healing period, it would be best to make them wear an Elizabethan collar. This way, they would not be prompted to scratch at the areas and further infections can also be avoided.
If the hot spots still persist for more than three days, you should already take your dog to the vet. They can prescribe your pet with oral antibiotics as well as topical drying sprays. To help cure the affected area, a specialized shampoo may also be prescribed by your veterinarian.
There are telling signs that can alert you if your pet has dog hot spots. Among them is excessive itching.
These red patches on the skin are often already irritated or infect that it would be extremely itchy for the dogs. It might also sting a bit and the only way dogs can relieve of the discomfort is by either scratching on it or licking it excessively.
What you can do is shave off the entire area where the dog hot spots appear. Doing this is important because even if you bring your dog to the vet, this would have to be done. It is the best way for the spot to get treated. Shaving would also allow you to see just how much damage there is already so you can immediately apply the needed treatment.
When the area has already been shaved off, you should then proceed to cleansing the wound. Even if you have only seen red patches, you should still take the time to cleanse it to prevent from further infections. You can use a gentle skin cleanser to wash out the dirt and kill the bacteria from the area. This can also help alleviate the itchiness from the area.
Over time, you should consider applying compresses on the area until you bring the dog to the vet and be prescribed with topical medications among others. You can apply a cold compress on the area up to four times a day so that you dog would feel comfortable. You can also try putting on a tea bag compress to help dry out the wound and also provide an additional protection from bacterial growth.
If you also want to keep your dog from scratching the affected areas during the healing period, it would be best to make them wear an Elizabethan collar. This way, they would not be prompted to scratch at the areas and further infections can also be avoided.
If the hot spots still persist for more than three days, you should already take your dog to the vet. They can prescribe your pet with oral antibiotics as well as topical drying sprays. To help cure the affected area, a specialized shampoo may also be prescribed by your veterinarian.
About the Author:
Jennifer is a family pet health guru who specializes in treatment for skin allergies in dogs.
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