Is your dog exhibiting any of the following symptoms?

- Constantly licking, chewing & biting a specific spot on the skin
- The spot increases quickly in just a matter of hours, sometimes with pus inside
- The sore sometimes oozes out pus or blood
- Your dog loses hair at the hot spot’s location
- The sore smells funny
- Your hairy friendly best buddy is now in a bad mood and growls at you if you touch him or her by accident

If your dog has any of these symptoms and if the spot seems to breed other similar spots like it, then your dog probably has what vets call pyotraumatic dermatitis, or hot spots.

Hot spots are very annoying skin lesions that can grow fast if left unattended to. These spots not only cause Maggie to suffer, but they can also make her look like she has a contagious disease.

CAUSES

Here are the 3 main causes for dog hot spots.

1. Hot spots are typically found in dogs that have furry coats such as a Shih Tzu or a Pomeranian. This is because their hair gets tangled and matted hair much easier that other dogs. Dogs with long coats are also more susceptible to have dead hair trapped inside the skin (which also causes pesky hot spots).

2. Dogs that are allergic to dust, household chemicals, commercial dog food or even pollen from plants are also very vulnerable to hot spots.

3. Other dogs that are naturally hyper can end up gnawing & biting at themselves if they are bored and/or left alone, which can also result in pyotraumatic dermatitis.

SOLUTION

If you notice that your dog has a hot spot you should act quickly. Here are the steps you can take to treat this condition:

1. First, you should isolate the area by trimming the hair around the hot spot itself to prevent any spreading. You may find it easier to wipe the fur away by putting water-based jelly on the fur. Trimming the hair around the sore will not only makes it easier to treat, but it will also lessen the cause of itchiness.

2. Clean the spot fully by using an antiseptic soap that is mild. Wash the area thoroughly to remove any residual soap as this can cause further irritation.

3. Dry out the hot spot as best you can so that it won’t flame up and have pus in it. You can do this by putting wet tea bags right on the sore.

To help heal the hot spots faster and ease Maggie’s pain, you’ll probably want to consider purchasing specially designed products that help heal your dog’s hot spots faster. I recommend only purchasing natural products and also look for ones that have helped other dog owners deal with their dog’s hot spots. My product is all-natural and has helped countless other dog lovers just like you clear their dog’s hot spots, but I encourage you to look around and choose the product that is best for you.

PREVENTION

To prevent hot spots from happening in the first place, the cause(s) need to be identified. Try to keep your dog’s coat tangle-free all of the time. Also, make sure to clean your home and the areas where your dog plays most often. Lastly, make sure to exercise your furry friend so (s)he doesn’t get bored and decides to start mutilating his or her own skin.

Note: It is always recommended to consult with your vet to diagnose any of your dog’s problems.

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Brandon Roe is the developer of K9 KlearUp, the world’s first & only all-natural dog balm that helps clear up the 17 most common canine skin and coat problems… Guaranteed or your money back.

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