How to Effectively Treat Hot Spots on Dogs Naturally

Hot Spots on Dogs

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As many dog owners probably
know, moist dermatitis (usually
known as a hot spot) can be difficult
to treat, as well as painful for the
dog.


Hot spots on dogs can also be time
consuming and expensive to treat
considering that usually, by the time
one is realized, it is badly infected
and in need of antibiotics and other
treatment.


However, there are a number of
natural remedies for dog hot spots
that can be used, and even begin
treating them before they get so bad
that a trip to the vet is necessary.


Occurring most of the time in the same places -
the side of the face/cheek area, under the
throat, and on the hip area - they can literally
appear overnight, with owners waking up to a
big, oozing, smelly sore that was not there the
previous day - so it is important to be aware of
these things to more easily provide treatment
for dog hot spots, or even to prevent them in the
future.

Like any infection, the object of any
treatment for dog hot spots is to get the
"heat" and inflammation down, reduce
pain, and prevent the dog from causing
more trauma to himself (usually done by
the dog itching and obsessively
licking/chewing) while healing takes
place.

Shaving away the hair from around
the whole the area to get off any that
is caked with blood and pus, and to
open up the skin so it can breathe, is
a must for proper dog hot spot
treatment.


After clipping the spot, it should be
cleaned with a gentle, non-stinging
soap, then dried well.


Thorough drying is very
important, since moisture will just
promote bacterial regrowth.


If the dog's hot spot is to the point of
being an oozing mess, antibiotics will
be necessary, so a trip to the vet is
probably warranted.


A short course of steroid, or a steroid
injection, may be suggested, and if
the dog is constantly at himself, or
seems very painful, it is probably a
good idea at least to get him through
the first few days of treatment.


For a dog with hot spots that are not
so bad, it is many times possible to
treat these sores at
home, naturally, as long as treatment
is diligent and complete.


The same as with most other holistic
treatment, treating the whole system, as
well as the hot spot itself, is necessary to
stop the cycle of infection and
inflammation, and promote regrowth, so it
should not be assumed this will happen
with a simple topical preparation.


Remedies for hot spots on dogs are
generally oral preparations.


Extracts that include ingredients such
as Camomilla, Cina, Arum
triph, Astragalus, and Purpura, just to
name a few, which act as anti-
inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-
bacterial agents in regard to the
skin, are suggested.

Additionally, antioxidants and
ingredients that support cell
regeneration will aid quicker healing.


If it seems to help, an anti-inflammatory or
skin-cooling topical spray can be used
while the canine hot spot is still red and
raw, but ointments or other preparations
that will keep the spot from drying up
should be avoided.


There are actually many different
herbs and natural ingredients that
can help treat hot spots on dogs
which can be researched, including
some that do not come in a vial or
jar.


In a dilution of 1:10 (1 to 10), apple
cider vinegar and water used multiple
times daily as a skin rinse can
sometimes be all that is necessary.


Black tea bags (not herbal teas) that
have been soaked in hot water, then
squeezed out slightly before applying
them as warm compresses has
apparently seen some success, too.


Also, corn starch patted into the sore
can help speed healing by keeping
the hot spot as dry as possible.


While there is little that can be done
about a random hot spot showing up
on a dog, generally, if a dog has
gotten one before the possibility is
always there that he can get another
one.


Whether speaking in terms of the chronic
sufferer or a random affliction however,
catching the hot spot early, before too
much damage has been done, will get the
best results from natural remedies for hot
spots on dogs.


Also, especially for dogs with
recurring hot spots, starting a
natural, general health supplement is
a good idea since it is possible to
prevent conditions like dog hot spots
with the right nutrition and body
wellness.

As always, discuss any alternative
therapies with a veterinarian to
ensure against any contraindications
or potential adverse reactions.


For more information about hot spots
on dogs and the natural remedies
that are available to relieve them,
visit:
http://www.naturaldogremedies.org/hot-spots-on-dogs


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