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Don't you just hate those oozing, awful sores your dogs get when they
start to shed? The proper scientific term for them is "superficial
pyoderma," but even vets call them hot spots. Everyone has a favorite
remedy for them. What you use will probably be dictated by what you have
on hand. You probably won't have it, but I highly recommend just plain Emu
Oil. Got rid of Batboy's in one application.

Prevention involves keeping the shedding hair brushed out and the dog free
of fleas and other irritants. Incompletely rinsed shampoo can be one and
so can just itchy hair. When the dog scratches and chews at it, he sets
the stage for a moist excema that can develop into a big open ulcer unless
it is treated. The same thing can happen if the area stays damp. One of
mine dumped his water bowl in his crate and developed a hot spot when he
subsequently chewed at a spot on his leg.
Some dogs, especially northern or spitz-type breeds, cannot tolerate high
protein, high fat diets in warm weather. So if your dog gets one after the
other, you might try changing to a food that is not so rich.

Your dog may respond to one of these treatments immediately, but they are
not intended to replace good veterinary care. If your dog has one of these
treatments helps get rid of it, fine. However, if they recur or persist,
your dog may have an underlying infection and needs to see your
veterinarian.

Method 1
I clip away any hair that is matted around the spot and bathe the dog
using Betadine or a generic iodine shampoo (wear crummy clothes because it
stains). After the dog is dry, I put hydrogen peroxide on the sore every
three hours or so until it is dried up and scabbed over.
From Sherry Wallis

Method 2
2/3 rds Bitter Apple
1/3 rds Liquid Heat
*Mix and place in a hard liquid spray bottle.

1st week, 3 times a day
2nd week 2 times daily
1x a day as needed after that.


Method 3
For the show dogs I don't want to shave I use 50% Apple Cider Vinegar, 50%
water mixed in a spray bottle, several times a day. For the pets and the
rescues I shave the spot and rub in Iodex ointment (from druggist) several
times a day.
From Rita Redmond

Method 4
Gentocin Spray spritzed on usually clears them up pronto and leaves no
greasy spot if you are at a show. I usually poof a little Gold Bond
Medicated Powder
on after the spray and have never had to treat again.
From Jennifer Krawsczyn

Method 5
I tried almost every remedy there is and no matter what I used, the hot
spots would always last 2-3 weeks. A short while ago someone told me to
make a very strong solution of tea with an aspirin dissolved in it. It
worked...I applied the solution 2-3 times a day and the hot spot dried up
and was gone within the week. Now a keep a solution in the fridge.
From Carla Borelli