HOT SPOTS

Hot spots develop from excessive moisture localized in an area which can be caused by chewing, matting, etc. Hot spots are a reaction from an allergin – fleas and food are two top causes. They can also be brought on by stress. Some of the remedies I’ve heard are:

·        Shave the area and spray on Gentocin Spray. It will heal in a matter of days.

·        A Vet suggested using athlete's foot spray. If you have a show dog part the hair, clean, dry area and spray generously with foot spray. It will keep dry and kill any fungus/bacteria. Heals practically overnight.

·        Desenex foot powder.

·        Cornstarch can also be beneficial.

·        A Vet suggested the use of Murphy's Oil Soap.

·        Don’t use Bag Balm or anything greasy with the exception of vitamin E oil which also works.

·        Use a lotion called Hot Spotless by Flea Flee products or MSM Lotion or Gold Bond powder.

·        Suffadene lotion.

·         A product called Willard Water. It can be purchased at most health food stores. Dilute an ounce in a gallon of distilled water and saturate the hot spot 4 or 5 times a day.

·        For those with a man in the house, use a little shaving lotion. The tannic in it will sooth the itch causing the hot spot and dry it. It is a fast and immediate solution.

·        Melaleuca oil and Melaleuca shampoo. They work great on clearing up the problem and are natural.

·        Povidone Scrub or real antibiotic soap is best for the initial hot spot treatment.