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Hot Spots on Dogs - Ways to Give Them Relief
- 02/02/2012
Hot Spots on dogs, also commonly known to vets as acute moist dermatitis. Thick coat dogs (such as golden retrievers, German shepherds and Bernese dogs) are particularly prone to hot spots.
Although we love our dogs' warm coats and enjoy snuggling up to them, their coat and skin needs to be taken care of if we are to continue enjoying the cosy feel. When we humans talk about hot spots, it is usually a place of fun and entertainment. Unfortunately, for our canine friends it is one of their woes.
Hot spots are mostly found on a dog's legs, paws, flank, and the rump. With continuous scratching, these can also occur on the dog's chest, neck and ears. They are a kind of skin infection that is caused by skin bacteria. They appear as inflamed, circular patches, ooze pus, and are very itchy.
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