How to cure hot spots on dogs?

How to Treat Hot Spots in Dogs Three Parts: Identifying Hot Spots Cleaning the Affected Area Preventing Further Injury Community Q&A A hot spot, or what veterinarians term "acute moist dermatitis," is a painful and inflamed area of the skin that is often accompanied by discharge and a bad odor. read more

Daily cleaning of the hot spot, even every two hours for the first day or two, will speed up the healing. Also, any topical anti-bacterial ointment or dog hot spot products will arrest the growth of the bacteria. These skin lesions can take a week to finally dry and look like they are going to heal. read more

The treatment your veterinarian chooses will depend on how bad the problem is, how much pain your dog is in, how long the problem has been going on, and if the problem is a recurring one. Some dogs may get one or two hot spots and then never get another one again (luck dogs!), while some may have frequent recurrences. read more