Dusty has a superficial pyoderma, a skin infection known to veterinarians as pyotraumatic dermatitis and to dog owners as hot spots. Hot spots are surface skin infections caused when populations of normal skin bacteria grow and overwhelm normal resistance.
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Watch for these skin sores and keep your dog well groomed especially in hot seasons. Any dog that has matted, dirty hair coat is at greater risk of developing Hot Spots. Many owners will have their long or thick-furred dog shaved closely in the summer. ... Treating a Hot Spot...
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treatment for hot spots and itching ... The dog is usually highly agitated, and will not leave the area alone. Some dogs will even growl or snap if the area is touched. ... Shave the area. The first treatment for hot spots is to dry them out and get air to the area. Hair loss is a feature of hot spots, but hair can also mat...
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The first step in treating hot spots is clipping the hair over and surrounding the lesion. This allows air to get into the inflamed tissue and makes it easier to treat. The surface of the lesion is then cleaned with a non-irritating solution such as dilute Nolvasan solution. ... Home / Dog / Hot Spots :
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Not all hot spots have to be shaved, but the larger infected ones heal faster if clipped. The area of dermatitis is then cleaned with an antiseptic. The next steps in the treatment plan involves keeping the dog from continuing to scratch or chew the hot spot and to treat the infection.
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Certain dog breeds, particularly golden retrievers, tend to develop "hot spots' that require an additional regimen of antibiotics (such as cephalexin 10 mg/lb/bid/21days). Oddly enough, deeper pyodermas in the golden retriever seem to be "foci predisposed" to the side of the face.
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wikiHow article about How to Treat Hot Spots in Dogs. ... Identify that you are dealing with a hot spot. Hot spots are red, weeping rashes that can occur anywhere on the body. Your dog may scratch/lick them constantly. If your dog has long hair, the spot may be seen as an oily matting of the ... How to Treat Dog Hot Spots...
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Treat hot spots immediately to prevent further spreading. Hot spots can be very painful, so be cautious when treating your dog. Sometimes hair can mat over the hot spot and obscure the severity of the problem.
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