Ask the Vet About Hot Spots in Dogs and Cats

Hey! Maybe talk to your vet about Cytopoint! It is an injection for allergies in dogs! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer

Hey! You could try bathing him in a medicated shampoo such as Zymox! If his skin doesn't improve, you might have to find a dermatologist in your area to get him checked out! You also should get a larger e-collar for him to wear if he is still able to lick at his leg with the one he has. -Dr. Lindsay Butzer https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+advanced+enzymatic+shampoo-prod13213.html

Hey! There are a lot of reasons dogs get itchy! It definitely is possible that your dog is sensitive to the antibiotic that he is on! Once he is finished with his prescription, keep a close eye on his skin to see if it is improving. You could try bathing him in an aloe and oatmeal shampoo and applying a topical hydrocortisone spray to see if that helps. There is always the possibility that this is an allergy to something else such as a grass. In which case, his vet might recommend starting him on an allergy medication such as Apoquel if it is really bad! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer

Hey! Your dog may have severe allergies and would benefit from allergy pills or an allergy shot, these things really work against dogs chewing themselves. I cannot help further without pictures and more information and seeing her in person. Please try to bring her to see your local Veterinarian! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

HEY! PLEASE CHECK OUT MY VIDEO HERE ON TREATMENTS FOR ITCHY SKIN AND ALLERGIES IN DOGS. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4gwvTm0VqM&t=96s THIS SPRAY PLUS ANTIBIOTICS I RECOMMEND TO USE FOR HOT SPOTS: https://www.1800petmeds.com/pet+md+hydrocortisone+quick+relief+spray+for+dogs%2C+cats+%26+horses-prod12926.html

Hey! I recommend you going online to Vetster.com and having an online veterinarian prescribe you medication like antibiotics or steroids and sprays that will treat the hotspot. BATHS with Zymox shampoo can help treat them, but you may need something stronger. HERE is a SPRAY I PUT THE LINK that is sold on Petmeds.com that you can buy also and try. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer https://www.1800petmeds.com/pet+md+medicated+spray+hot+spot+treatment+for+dogs-prod12930.html

Hey! A hot spot looks like a circular or can be different shape of giant flat scab our oozing skin wound that your dog has created from licking. Antibiotics and steroid combination and an collar to stop licking is what a vet will do to help! You can also do medicated baths with Zymox shampoo to help. Dr. Lindsay Butzer

There are many things that cause hot spots like this (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.html

There are many things that cause hot spots (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.html

Here is a link to the article about treating hot spots with both prescription and over-the-counter options: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/hot-spots-treatment-16.html

There are many things that cause itching (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.html

In veterinary medicine, oral antibiotics require approval from a veterinarian that has met your dog face-to-face.

I can't tell exactly what kind of information you are looking for. If it is just news about hot spot medication, here is a link to our article about treatment options for hot spots: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/hot-spots-treatment-16.html

There are many things that cause itching (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm

There are many things that cause itching and secondary hot spots (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm