hot spots on dog?

Question

my dog is 12 yrs old he been surfing for months with his hot spots he been to vets like every month and the meds arent working. is there is other things can help him.

Answer 1

many years ago i had a dog that got hot spots. then i learned a few things. first of all many skin problems are food related. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359& more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoods.nsf/$$PetFoodsByRating?OpenForm

A dogs undercoat being damp will also cause problems. Keep the dog DRY.

Now, the meds have to have a chance to work, whether oral or topical. Get one of those pesky cones for the dog to wear so the spot will have a chance to heal. Once healed, feeding good quality food and keeping the dog dry the problem should be solved. Good luck.

Answer 2

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If your regular DVM isn't helping much, ask for (it should have been offered, actually) a referral to a board-certified veterinary dermatologist. It's not as expensive as you'd think.....and will probably save you money long-term.

Is your dog a Golden Retriever, by any chance? They are particularly prone to true 'hot spots'....often with food allergies as an underlying cause. Also....don't confuse generalized or multifocal allergic dermatitis with true hotspots, which are a very specific type of skin lesion....and the only real dermatologic 'emergency.'

As old as he is, he might need a skin biopsy, thyroid tests, etc. There are many endocrine (hormonal) problems which affect the skin, and are more common in older dogs. A veterinary dermatologist would be your best bet.

Until then, the tea compresses can't hurt...and they CAN help somewhat (due to the tannic acids they contain.)

Answer 3

My puppy has recently gotten a couple of hot spots and I found this treatment called Benadene (hot spot skin remedy) from Sergeant's VeTSCRIPTION. I have applied it about 4 times as yet and am already seeing a major improvement. I found it at a local grocery store, but it can probably be found at Wal-mart or the like.

Hope this helps your doggy too!!!

Answer 4

we've been through this ..hope we can help.

1. shave the hot spot with a elect razor
2. buy new collar & leash and wash ALL the Bedding in hottest water in longest wash cycle poss. ( wash your own hands good too you can catch and spread these too)
3. add triple anti botic ointment 2-4 times per day.
4. wash brushes ect.

** it sounds like your dog wasnt fully getting rid of the spot. They spread like wild fire too.

GOOD LUCK and give your dog a pat from us.

Answer 5

i use 2 be a breeder of shar peis and they are knowen 4 skin problems.. i used "solodene" sold at K-Mart or any store that sales dog supplies.. its a yellow oil.. and i put it on my dogs with a cotton ball once a day.. for 4 days.. altho the bottle might say 3 times a day.. bathe your dog when you finish the 4 day treatment.. and soon after you will see new growth of fur.. yes it really works : )

Answer 6

If you haven't done it already shave the spot and a little bit around it. When they chew it gets wet when its wet it continues to itch and cause problems so they chew more. Shaving allows all the moisture to dry up and relieve the itching and chance of infection. Good luck

Answer 7

You might try a tea compress:
tea bag compresses (black or green tea) to help dry the area out. Tea can be used as a wash or as a compress

Answer 8

I've heard that witch hazel helps. My dog had one and now they're gone. He's happy and not suffering anymore

Answer 9

i had the same problem with my dog and i used a spray called sour apple. it has a really bad taste that dogs hate. it is safe and will stop him from licking so the hot spot will heal

Answer 10

hydro-cortisone cream.