If your dog exhibits hot spots, immediate medical intervention should be sought as these painful and itchy spots are susceptible to infection if untreated quickly.
A veterinarian will identify any underlying conditions contributing to hot spot formation, while home treatments can help ease discomfort and expedite healing processes.
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Vet’s Best Hot Spot Spray
Veterinarian-formulated to provide immediate comfort for your pup, this spray relieves itching and soothes dry or irritated skin quickly and effectively. Plus, it’s great at soothing seasonal allergies caused by fleas or pollen!
Hot spots on dogs’ bodies result from repeated, self-inflicted actions of your pet licking, biting or scratching an area repeatedly. They may become red and inflamed or leak clear fluid; hot spots can become infected and even bleed.
This spray’s plant-based formula features chamomile, aloe vera and tea tree oil to soothe itching. With an easy no mess foam application and nonstinging properties that won’t sting already irritated skin. Furthermore, its alcohol-free and nonstinging nature doesn’t interfere with other topical flea products or medications, making this an excellent solution to manage itchy skin without further irritation. This product makes an excellent alternative to hydrocortisone creams for treating itchy skin symptoms while also helping avoid further irritation by treating itchy areas or raw areas of the skin.
LP3 Enzyme System Healing Spray
Contrary to tinctures, this product can be safely used on all skin types – even those licking their spots! Combining hypericum and calendula extracts will relieve itching while cleansing and speeding healing in any affected areas.
This formula was developed by a master herbalist and features ingredients known to boost immunity, including cell salts for metabolic deficiencies that contribute to hot spots. Conveniently packaged in a shaker bottle for ease of use.
Herbalist Rita Hogan believes hot spots are signals from our organs telling us something must change, whether that be diet or exercise. Unfortunately, conventional treatments such as anti-itch sprays and creams only mask symptoms without actually treating what lies underneath. Benadryl may temporarily relieve itching but may actually inhibit natural healing processes within our bodies – alternatively try herbal remedies which boost lymphatic circulation such as calendula or cleavers which may provide long-term healing effects – especially beneficial for energetically cool to neutral dogs!
Hypochlorous Acid Healing Spray
This spray contains hypochlorous acid, produced naturally by your dog’s white blood cells to combat bacteria, viruses and inflammation after an injury has taken place. As a powerful antimicrobial, hypochlorous acid has the ability to kill microorganisms without harming healthy tissues – plus it’s non-toxic, non-irritating and free from steroids or antibiotics so will never sting or burn your pet!
Applying this spray topically can help relieve symptoms associated with hot spots on dogs, such as dry skin and itching. The spray provides soothing and moisturizing benefits that relieve itching and inflammation; plus it’s safe for use around noses, mouths, eyes, ears.
This product works to kill bacteria, helping speed the healing process for your pet’s skin and coat. Plus, it is non-toxic so can be safely used on all sizes of animals as well as people.
Vet’s Best Ointment
Hot spots are localized areas of intense inflammation and bacterial infection that begin as small red areas that are mistaken for insect bites, but may worsen into painful sores if left untreated. Because dense fur coats cover many breeds’ bodies, many owners miss these spots until the skin becomes inflamed red with matted fur covering its surface.
As the initial step to treating a hot spot, visit your veterinarian to assess and identify its underlying cause. This typically entails physical exams as well as skin scraping and/or blood work; in some instances they may even cut hair around affected areas for improved air flow and accessibility.
Regular grooming, parasite prevention and managing allergies are effective means of preventing hot spots. Supplementary fatty acids, like fish oil, also play an integral part in maintaining healthy skin and coats – providing Omega-3 fatty acids that reduce inflammation while supporting protective barrier functions in skin cells.
