{"id":4737,"date":"2020-06-17T15:27:52","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T15:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=4737"},"modified":"2020-06-17T15:27:52","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T15:27:52","slug":"hot-spots-on-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/hot-spots-on-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Spots on Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4742 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T211002.341.png\" alt=\"dog biting, itching dog, irritated dog, hot spots, skin conditions, veterinary, emergency vet, pet health, dog health, dog skin conditions, acute moist dermatitis, pyotraumatic dermatitis, veterinary dermatitis, itchy pets, irritated skin, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T211002.341.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T211002.341-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one in the morning and you wake up to the sound of your dog incessantly licking at the base of his tail- over and over and over. You turn on the light to discover the area he is licking is now red, raw, and sensitive to the touch. This is a familiar scenario for many dog owners, but the first incident is often, understandably, filled with panic. The culprit is called a \u201chot spot\u201d and here\u2019s what dog owners need to know:<\/p>\n<h4>1. What are hot spots?<\/h4>\n<p>Hot spots, also known as acute moist dermatitis or pyotraumatic dermatitis, are a skin condition that causes the skin to become inflamed, red, and often bare. The hot spot may be moist or ooze. They can affect dogs of all sizes and breeds, but they are more common in dogs with thick coats and dogs that tend to develop matted hair.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T211018.265.png\" alt=\"reddening of skin, hot spots, skin conditions, veterinary, emergency vet, pet health, dog health, dog skin conditions, acute moist dermatitis, pyotraumatic dermatitis, veterinary dermatitis, itchy pets, irritated skin, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T211018.265.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T211018.265-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>2. What causes hot spots?<\/h4>\n<p>Hot spots occur when an area of the skin becomes inflamed from an underlying cause. They are very itchy! Dogs will scratch, lick, or bite the affected areas to relieve the itchiness. In turn, this continues to cause trauma to the skin, which creates more itchiness. This is called the \u201cscratch-itch cycle\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of possible underlying causes for hot spots. While hot spots are more common during the summer months, they can be an issue any time of the year based on the underlying cause. Possible causes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flea bite allergies<\/li>\n<li>Food allergies<\/li>\n<li>Insect Bites<\/li>\n<li>Hypersensitivity to various things in the environment<\/li>\n<li>Excessive matting of the hair<\/li>\n<li>Ear infections<\/li>\n<li>Behavioral problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T212709.126.png\" alt=\"dog scratching, dog itching, outside dog, hot spots, skin conditions, veterinary, emergency vet, pet health, dog health, dog skin conditions, acute moist dermatitis, pyotraumatic dermatitis, veterinary dermatitis, itchy pets, irritated skin, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T212709.126.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T212709.126-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>3. How are hot spots treated?<\/h4>\n<p>As soon as you notice a hot spot, it\u2019s best to contact your family veterinarian. Since a hot spot results in the scratch-itch cycle, it\u2019s important to stop further self-traumatization (licking, scratching, and biting). Depending on the location of the hot spot, an Elizabethan collar will most likely be recommended. Your family veterinarian can also clip the hair surrounding the spot to keep it dry, clean the wound, and administer topical pain medications and steroids.\u00a0 With prompt treatment, most dogs heal well and recover in less than a week!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T212502.963.png\" alt=\"Elizabethan collar, E-Collar, Cone of SHame, hot spots, skin conditions, veterinary, emergency vet, pet health, dog health, dog skin conditions, acute moist dermatitis, pyotraumatic dermatitis, veterinary dermatitis, itchy pets, irritated skin, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T212502.963.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T212502.963-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>4. How can hot spots be prevented?<\/h4>\n<p>Depending on the cause of the hot spot, pet owners can take the following steps to prevent future hot spots:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use year-round flea and tick treatments<\/li>\n<li>Regularly groom your dog if they tend to get matted hair<\/li>\n<li>Discuss allergies in pets and treatment options with your family veterinarian or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/veterinary-services\/dermatology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">board-certified veterinary dermatologist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4739 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T212530.008.png\" alt=\"husky, veterinary exam, veterinary clinic, hot spots, skin conditions, veterinary, emergency vet, pet health, dog health, dog skin conditions, acute moist dermatitis, pyotraumatic dermatitis, veterinary dermatitis, itchy pets, irritated skin, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T212530.008.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-design-2020-06-15T212530.008-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hot spots can be a huge nuisance to both you and your fur baby, but the sooner you speak with your family veterinarian, the better your dog will feel- and the better sleep everyone will get!<\/p>\n<p><em>Written by Megan Johnson, DVM, MS.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676318011307548\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s one in the morning and you wake up to the sound of your dog incessantly licking at the base of his tail- over and over and over. 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