Michelle3 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 For anyone looking for options to treat the recurrent sores known as hot spots, this is working for me: Firstly, stating the obvious, do your own research and reach your own conclusion about using 'human' medication for animals. Vet presribed medications and cremes, including 2wks courses of 2 different anitbiotics, didn't work. I have applied Clindamycin creme (topical antibacterial) in the mornings, followed by Tazarotene creme (topical Vit A) at night. Improvement by next day, followed by rapid healing. I sit with the dog for about half hr tomake sure she doesn't lick it all off, then I give her a biscuit or something to distract her. I keep applying for about a week. I am also trying Euclalyptus spray (from supermarket - spray tin) as a preventative, once a day on her paws which is where she gets them. Although you may not have acess to these same cremes, they might point you in the right direction for other options if what you have from your vet isn't working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks for the info, I'm sure it will come in handy for some people in the same situation!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 what food are you feeding? The diet can also be a great help in the prevention of hotspots especially a diet low in grains and no wheat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle3 Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 I've looked at diet too. I deliberately vary it so they don't get bored ) but also to avoid the issue with too much or not enough of whatever. The other thing is, I have 5 dogs and only this one gets the sores. I am hoping as she is only a bit over 12mnths that she may yet grow out of it. Anyway, my info might of use to someone else. Cheers, M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 It definitely has something to do with diet and keeping the ears sparkling clean IMO. I also stopped Vaccinating and using Proheart SR-12, one of the key symptoms of vaccinosis is hot spots of the head. Also don't Vaccinate in the summer or when your dog shows any allergic symptoms as this can exacerbate the symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 If a dog is getting recurrent hotspots I would be looking at diet and the efficiency of it's immune system. There are alot of natural remedies for hotspots and what works for one dog may not necessarily work for another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akay Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks for the advice Michelle With allergic dogs it can take a while to find the source of the allergy, therefore it is useful to have something that relieves the symptoms in the meantime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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