Oh No! My new dog has a "hotspot"

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

My dog has a huge ugly "hotspot" on his throat.

What the heck!!?

I went to the vet TWICE yesterday (64 miles round-trip) and again today because my dog removed the protective collar. I've NEVER heard of hotspots on dogs. Have you? If your dog has ever had "hotspots", HOW did you make him stop scratching? I just started feeding him Omega 3's and coconut oil. HOPE that helps...

He was fine when I adopted him 2 weeks ago. I'm wondering if the flea medicine made him "itchy"? I also stopped feeding him tripe because that's when the itchiness started.

That sore is nasty looking. Looks to me like he needs anti-biotics, but the Vet said, "not necessary".

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colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

Two of our dogs used to get hot spots. One got so bad that he got a shot from the vet and it cleared up right away.

birkin baby · ‎01-20-2011

My beagle has two on his tail. The vet said bathe every other day with Malaseb shampoo. I also lightly spray a mix of the gold listerine and water 50/50 on his tail if he starts to scratch. That seems to offer some relief. It's antifungal and if he licked it it won't kill him. Good luck and how AWESOME that you adopted a dog.

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

@colliegirls wrote:
Two of our dogs used to get hot spots. One got so bad that he got a shot from the vet and it cleared up right away.

A shot? Of what? Cortizone?

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maestra · ‎03-09-2010

Rina, not a snark but why was your dog eating tripe? I ask only b/c we adopted a rescue 5 weeks ago and one of the 1st things we did was to take a look at better quality nutrition.

I'm not a vet but I'd stop any topical flea TX-we have always used Trifexis/Comfortis for flea and heartworm prevention. Take a look at the food your pup is eating. We go for grain free but not too fatty. Salmon, which is a hot protein (not good for summer weather) is better for allergies.

We have been feeding our dog Red, Taste of the Wild waterfowl protein, in dry kibbles. Waterfowl is a cool protein. Adding a teaspoon of canned pumpkin-just pumpkin no spices for pumpkin pie, to the kibbles adds a little fiber to help prevent colitis (cocker spaniels have GI problems). Merrick, Blue Buffalo (Red didnt like it) are also good dry kibble.

Change over to new kibble slowly-take about 10 days-2 weeks. hth.

nun ya · ‎03-09-2010

Sounds like he is scratching at his collar and making him raw.

I use an ointment called NuStock. Stinks like sulphur but can cure many skins conditions in horses and dogs

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

I'm racking my brain, trying to figure out WHY this happened. The dog was fine when I got him.

The vet gave me heartworm med and flea & tick med but I did NOT dispense on the same day. I gave my dog the heartworm on Wednesday and the flea & tick on Thursday.

Maybe it was a bad chemical reaction?

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Kjelle · ‎06-07-2013

I know a lot of people hate to hear about WEN, but hot spots are one of the reasons that WEN Pets was formulated. You might try it. Also, although the price looks high, you mix it with water and depending on the size of your dog, you might be in the same place financially, especially considering if you don't find a different way to eradicate the hot spots, you will have a vet bill. Could be worth checking out. I hope your dog is better soon, whatever you choose.

Happy WEN Girl since 1/12/2012

colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

@RinaRina wrote:
@colliegirls wrote:
Two of our dogs used to get hot spots. One got so bad that he got a shot from the vet and it cleared up right away.
A shot? Of what? Cortizone?

I wish I could remember. He was a precious sheltie rescue who passed about a year ago. One flea bite would tear up his skin.

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

@maestra wrote:
Rina, not a snark but why was your dog eating tripe? I ask only b/c we adopted a rescue 5 weeks ago and one of the 1st things we did was to take a look at better quality nutrition.

I'm not a vet but I'd stop any topical flea TX-we have always used Trifexis/Comfortis for flea and heartworm prevention. Take a look at the food your pup is eating. We go for grain free but not too fatty. Salmon, which is a hot protein (not good for summer weather) is better for allergies.

We have been feeding our dog Red, Taste of the Wild waterfowl protein, in dry kibbles. Waterfowl is a cool protein. Adding a teaspoon of canned pumpkin-just pumpkin no spices for pumpkin pie, to the kibbles adds a little fiber to help prevent colitis (cocker spaniels have GI problems). Merrick, Blue Buffalo (Red didnt like it) are also good dry kibble.

Change over to new kibble slowly-take about 10 days-2 weeks. hth.

It's "green" tripe. Dogs love it! I also feed the tripe treats called "Barkworthy". Not cheap either.

Was giving him Merrick's Salmon & Sweet potato, but stopped. (process of elimination).

Now, I'm only feeding FROMM's grain-free kibble and Nulo Freestyle (canned).

He's finally stopped scratching his entire body and is now only trying to scratch the sore on his neck, which is understandable, since "scabs" do tend to itch.

I've narrowed it down to 3 possibilities:

1. The tick/flea/heartworm combo - possible allergic reaction to too many drugs.

2. Tripe

3. Merrick's Salmon

I hope it's #1.

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