Dog Hotspot

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Hot spots (acute moist pyotraumatic dermatitis) appear as localized, moist, reddish sores. Hot spots are the result of a bacterial infection: something irritates your dog’s skin the irritation becomes itchy, so your dog does the logical thing—scratch, lick, or both—causing a red, ugly oozing sore. So what causes your dog to be itchy in the first place? • Itchy skin can be caused by a variety of things, such as allergies to the surrounding environment, food, fleas. Factors such as mange, anal gland disease, poor grooming, tick or mosquito bites, even warm weather can cause your best friend to start the dangerous cycle of repeatedly scratching licking an itch. Dogs with long, dense coats tend to be more susceptible to this condition. In some situations, licking can be a behavior issue. • If your dog is passionate about licking and/or scratching, or if you notice hair loss irritated skin that is oozing, crusty or scabby, seek medical care for your pet! Your pet will need some relief from the itching medications to treat the irritated skin. • Depending on your dog’s history your veterinarian will recommend the right combination of tests. These may include blood tests, microscopic skin evaluations, cultures, allergy testing. How will your dog find relief? Your veterinarian will likely clip the hair away from the infected area, gently clean it with a mild antiseptic, prescribe the appropriate medications. • Healthy skin is the key to preventing hot spots! Make sure your dog is free of fleas ticks. If your pooch has a thick, heavy coat, groom them regularly to prevent the coat from matting. Matted fur traps moisture parasites, such as fleas, creating the ideal environment for hot spots! • #hotspots #pyotraumaticdermatitis #allergies #skininfection #pyoderma #itchy #cytopoint #zoetis #englishbulldog #bulldogsofinstagram #bulldog #allergy #allergytesting #dogsofinsta #puppiesofinstagram #canine #laser #lasertherapy #klaser #petblogger #blogger #dogblog #vetsofinstagram #veterinarian #veterinarymedicine #fearfreepets #aaha #americananimalhospitalassociation #dermatitis #skin #dogtor #bocaratonflorida #bocamidtownevet

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