Dogs, Puppies, and pet Hot Spot

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Seasonal shedding occurs naturally but scratching and excessive hair loss can indicate parasites or certain diseases and should be treated before infection sets in. A few of the most common reasons for hair loss in dogs are discussed below.
Flea Allergy
Just one flea bite can cause a reaction in some dogs allergic to flea saliva. Fleas may be hard to detect, particularly on dark haired dogs, but when skin inflammation occurs around the base of the tail, fleas are a suspicion. Flea bites cause itching of the entire body and can lead to infection. The best treatment is prevention in the form of a high quality topically applied flea control. Read the rest of this entry »

1. Like humans, dogs are susceptible to skin infections. One of the most common types of these conditions is known as pyotraumatic dermatitis or, in layman’s terms, a hot spot. Typically, a hot spot starts when an area of the dog’s skin grows irritated and inflamed. You’ll probably notice red skin and the area may feel rough or scaly. Unfortunately, due to a dog’s tendency to bite and scratch the infected area, the condition can spread quickly. In just a few hours, one small patch can turn into a rash covering most of the dog’s body. Hair loss may occur, your dog may develop an unpleasant odor and the spots may fill with pus that, if ruptured, will only further spread the infection. Plus, because they’re most commonly found on areas that your dog can easily reach, such as the legs, feet, flanks and rump, the condition will more than likely spread to multiple locations. Read the rest of this entry »

Dog Hot Spots are a literally just that, a hot, wet, painful and inflamed sore. They generally begin either by a dog scratching and biting from a flea infestation or bug bites or even allergies. They can also start from an open skin would, such as a puncture wound. The bacteria will quickly spread and forming a hot spot. The hot spot or spots will grow and become large and inflamed very quickly.
Generally you will see dogs that have thicker coats develop hot spots more frequently than a short haired dog. Often one spot seems to bring on another, so it’s important to learn and recognize the following symptoms:
• Scratching, licking, biting at a particular area of the skin
• The dog spot increases in size within a matter of hours
• The dog spot loses all hair in and around the area
• The spot can be bloody and or pussy and may have an odor
• Your dog may be foul tempered and even growl due to intense pain
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Your pet can not tell you that an area is irritated and itchy. A hot spot is a skin rash. It can be a small red irritated sore or an open oozing wound. Most dog owners do not realize their pet is struggling with a skin problem till it becomes a major issue. Don’t wait for excessive licking, itching or a sore spot to begin. You can stop skin issues in their tracks if you simply check your dog over once a week looking for anything different. Learn how to do the once a week pet scan and how to prevent problems.
Is your dog casually scratching an area or is your dog aggressively scratching a certain spot like something is biting them? Is it to the point your canine can’t stop licking or itching a specific area? If your dog is going after the same spot in a similar fashion that you would try to swat biting mosquitoes, then that spot could become a hot spot. A hot spot is an irritated area that bacteria, fleas or mites have set up camp. It is an itchy patch that makes your canine uncomfortable. It can become an open sore. Read the rest of this entry »