Puzzling bald patches on the body of a dog may be cause for concern. The patches may be dry or wet. They are called dog hot spots and can cause a lot of discomfort.
They are very often caused by bacteria. If the dog is kept in an area conducive to the breeding of bacteria, this condition may be quite bad. Bacteria are not necessarily the cause though. Food or something in its environment may cause allergic reactions or something as simple as insufficient grooming or attention can also contribute to the formation of hot spots.
If the pet is allergic to something, the resulting itching on the skin may cause the animal to lick or bite the affected areas a lot. A damp and warm spot may form. Perfect conditions are created for bacteria in this way. They will breed and the irritation for the dog will become worse. Hair loss will follow. If the pet is anxious or bored, it may also start licking and biting, causing hot spots.
To treat this, the hair around the area must be cut away using clippers. A cream can then be applied to stop bacteria and possible infection. This should ideally be done by a vet. He or she will know the correct treatment. It may happen that the dog must wear an e-collar. This looks like a lamp shade and is placed around the neck to prevent the dog from reaching problem areas. In this way the area is kept dry.
In some cases the problem may be more serious and a single treatment may not suffice. If the ailment is caused due to allergens, it is essential to find out what exactly is the cause of allergy so that that the cause can be removed from the surroundings.
Regular grooming with a suitable brush is necessary to keep your dog healthy and content. He enjoys your undivided attention when you brush him at least twice a week. Long fur should be brushed more often and clipped when necessary. You can do this yourself or employ the services of a professional groomer to attend to your pooch. Brushing and clipping will certainly alleviate the cause of raw patches and subsequent infection.
Getting to the root of the cause of an allergic reaction is often a lengthy procedure. First and foremost, find out id the allergy due to parasitic activity or something your best friend is eating. Parasites like fleas can be treated effectively with special shampoo at bath time. Medical remedies to combat fleas and other bugs are also available.
If the reason is allergy, we must find out what actually causes it. Change of food habits may be helpful to solve some cases. Changing the surroundings can also be fruitful. We must continue with the trials and keep on experimenting till a viable solution is found.
A healthy, happy dog is one who receives adequate, loving attention. Give him toys to play with to alleviate boredom. He and his environment must be kept hygienically clean. Regular brushing is essential. Keep an eye open for the appearance of lesions and treat these immediately before those nasty dog hot spots have a chance to develop.
They are very often caused by bacteria. If the dog is kept in an area conducive to the breeding of bacteria, this condition may be quite bad. Bacteria are not necessarily the cause though. Food or something in its environment may cause allergic reactions or something as simple as insufficient grooming or attention can also contribute to the formation of hot spots.
If the pet is allergic to something, the resulting itching on the skin may cause the animal to lick or bite the affected areas a lot. A damp and warm spot may form. Perfect conditions are created for bacteria in this way. They will breed and the irritation for the dog will become worse. Hair loss will follow. If the pet is anxious or bored, it may also start licking and biting, causing hot spots.
To treat this, the hair around the area must be cut away using clippers. A cream can then be applied to stop bacteria and possible infection. This should ideally be done by a vet. He or she will know the correct treatment. It may happen that the dog must wear an e-collar. This looks like a lamp shade and is placed around the neck to prevent the dog from reaching problem areas. In this way the area is kept dry.
In some cases the problem may be more serious and a single treatment may not suffice. If the ailment is caused due to allergens, it is essential to find out what exactly is the cause of allergy so that that the cause can be removed from the surroundings.
Regular grooming with a suitable brush is necessary to keep your dog healthy and content. He enjoys your undivided attention when you brush him at least twice a week. Long fur should be brushed more often and clipped when necessary. You can do this yourself or employ the services of a professional groomer to attend to your pooch. Brushing and clipping will certainly alleviate the cause of raw patches and subsequent infection.
Getting to the root of the cause of an allergic reaction is often a lengthy procedure. First and foremost, find out id the allergy due to parasitic activity or something your best friend is eating. Parasites like fleas can be treated effectively with special shampoo at bath time. Medical remedies to combat fleas and other bugs are also available.
If the reason is allergy, we must find out what actually causes it. Change of food habits may be helpful to solve some cases. Changing the surroundings can also be fruitful. We must continue with the trials and keep on experimenting till a viable solution is found.
A healthy, happy dog is one who receives adequate, loving attention. Give him toys to play with to alleviate boredom. He and his environment must be kept hygienically clean. Regular brushing is essential. Keep an eye open for the appearance of lesions and treat these immediately before those nasty dog hot spots have a chance to develop.
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