A hot spot, or moist dermatitis, is a bacterial skin
infection most often caused by licking, bathing, or swimming. Long or dense fur breeds like golden retrievers
and German Shepherds are often afflicted with this problem. Other factors that are involved may be hot/humid
weather, fleas, or allergies. The spots
are often on the neck, face and thigh.
The area is matted with fur, red, and is very moist. Often the lesion is more extensive than
originally anticipated until the fur can be shaved and the true extent can be visualized. The condition is very itchy and painful and
should be treated immediately. Treatment
involves shaving the fur, cleaning and drying the area, antibiotics and topical
medications. More severe cases may require
steroids as well. Dogs may require a
collar to prevent them from licking the area while it heals.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Hot Spots in Canines
A hot spot, or moist dermatitis, is a bacterial skin
infection most often caused by licking, bathing, or swimming. Long or dense fur breeds like golden retrievers
and German Shepherds are often afflicted with this problem. Other factors that are involved may be hot/humid
weather, fleas, or allergies. The spots
are often on the neck, face and thigh.
The area is matted with fur, red, and is very moist. Often the lesion is more extensive than
originally anticipated until the fur can be shaved and the true extent can be visualized. The condition is very itchy and painful and
should be treated immediately. Treatment
involves shaving the fur, cleaning and drying the area, antibiotics and topical
medications. More severe cases may require
steroids as well. Dogs may require a
collar to prevent them from licking the area while it heals.
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