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.
Because of the appearance of dog hot spots, it's quite easy to note if your dog has this. You should first notice this when your dog starts to scratch with an unnatural frequency. When he begins to do this, you should inspect the area where the dog often scratches.
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.
After cleansing the affected spots, you can apply some cold compress on the wound for two to four times every day until it heals or becomes pinkish. Aside from a cold compress, you can also use tea bag compresses to help disinfect the area much further and speed up the drying process of wounds.
You can also put an Elizabethan collar over your pet dog to stop him from scratching and licking the area much further which can just worsen the hot spot. This way, he would prevent from making the hot spot infected by such actions.
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.
Because of the appearance of dog hot spots, it's quite easy to note if your dog has this. You should first notice this when your dog starts to scratch with an unnatural frequency. When he begins to do this, you should inspect the area where the dog often scratches.
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.
After cleansing the affected spots, you can apply some cold compress on the wound for two to four times every day until it heals or becomes pinkish. Aside from a cold compress, you can also use tea bag compresses to help disinfect the area much further and speed up the drying process of wounds.
You can also put an Elizabethan collar over your pet dog to stop him from scratching and licking the area much further which can just worsen the hot spot. This way, he would prevent from making the hot spot infected by such actions.
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.
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