Does anybody know of a home cure for a dog with hot spots. Husband is unemployed right now?

Question

and can't afford vet bill. Thanks for any help!

Answer 1

Antibotics are the only cure.. It is not going to cost you that much, if you cannot afford a vet bill, why do you still own the dog?

Answer 2

In order for the hot spot to heal you have to keep the dog from licking/chewing at the sore. That's why many vets will prescribe a mild sedative as well as itch relief drug along with a topical medication. If you can afford an e-collar from the pet store it will be the best way to prevent the dog from getting at the wound. There are many over the counter hot spot treatments but I can't say they work so well. Apply triple antibiotic ointment and refrain the dog from licking it. Once the dog is unable to lick/chew the wound raw it should start to heal on it's own.

Answer 3

First and most importantly get an e-collar to stop the licking. If you own an electric hair clipper remove the hair from the affected areas.
Removing the hair will make the site of the hot spot dry and heal faster.
You can put a thin layer of neosporin on the areas as well.
If your dog continues to be in discomfort call your vet for a proper benadryl dose. Its not a one size fits all drug.

Answer 4

There are a variety of things you can try. Hemorrhoid medication helps, it helps ease the itching & burning as it does hemrrhoids.

Any of the Cortizone creams.

Wash the area with soap & water to remove the slimmy stuff & crusty matter, then mix apple cider vinegar half & half with water & use it as a rince. It has helped with many different skin issues.

Cut all the hair around it as short as you can get it & keep it as clean as you can.

Hot spots spread if not properly taken care of & I understand about the high price of Vet care but if it gets out of control you really need to see a Vet.

If you are recieving any government money the humane society may be able to help with low cost vet care.

Answer 5

Not sure what you mean by that. However, there is something in our state called Nomorehomeless pets in Utah.
Find out if your state has an similary organization. Whilst you under income guidelines, they sometimes give help and assistance.
Also you could go to any local ACPA and ask for help. Good luck.

Answer 6

if you are sure that it;s hot spots and not mange, then clean the area well with an anti itch shampoo (head and shoulders,) and put some cortisone cream on it, if your baby has broken skin, use some neosporin, too you can also give the dog Benadryl if they are itching it constantly. call your vet for dosage.

Answer 7

When my pug had them bad I tried everything to get him to quit scratching and chewing. Ultimately what i had to do in the end was get a no-scratch collor. and keep neosporin on the wounds until they healed. you can also try a bittering spray on the fur, it makes it taste awful so they wont chew. And benadryl helped my dog some.

Answer 8

Don't know if it works but, the person who told me is (in my opinion) very knowledgeable. He recommends milk of magnesia and iodine. Says it will clear it up over night. Good Luck. Either way it cant hurt the dog.