"Hot Spots" on Dog
Jan 18, 2019 08:58:44 #
No, this is not a female in heat. It's a long-haired male dachshund. He's been scratching and chewing on himself, and he's developed what I've learned are called hot spots - irritated areas that he created himself. I spent over $400 on visits to the vet, so I'm not inclined to make a return visit. He gave me medicated shampoo and antibiotics. Now I'm looking for alternatives.
A friend said that lemon juice worked for her dog. I see a lot of products on Amazon, but I'd like to get something that works. I'm open to any and all suggestions.
A friend said that lemon juice worked for her dog. I see a lot of products on Amazon, but I'd like to get something that works. I'm open to any and all suggestions.
Jan 18, 2019 09:09:19 #
We use a product recommended by our vet that works on both horses and dogs. It doesn’t smell the greatest, but it works within a few days. I’ll have to ask my daughter the name, since we haven’t used it for two or three years. I’ll get back to you.
Jan 18, 2019 09:10:24 #
nospambob
Loc: Edmond, Oklahoma
Our dog had that. Vet said try over-the-counter Benadryl. Wow, it worked!
Jan 18, 2019 09:15:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
No, this is not a female in heat. It's a long-hai... (show quote)
My dog does the same thing on his legs. Multiple trips to the vet, shampoo, ointments, etc etc. I think they do it out of boredom. There is a digestable chew bone "Billy Bone" sold by Walmart and he never tires of it and it distracts him from chewing on himself. I have also used Prednisone 5MG once a day for short periods as this can damage the liver but it eliminates the itching. I have also used the "cone" and he takes it very calmly, doesn't fight it.
Good luck Jerry. BTW I enjoy your posts.
Jan 18, 2019 09:16:28 #
Jan 18, 2019 09:58:16 #
Petty sure I have read that tea tree oil can be poisonous to dogs.
Bmarsh wrote:
We use tea tree oil.....
Jan 18, 2019 10:00:31 #
That's great and I know that it works well on some dogs but unfortunately not all.
nospambob wrote:
Our dog had that. Vet said try over-the-counter Benadryl. Wow, it worked!
Jan 18, 2019 10:34:48 #
nospambob wrote:
Our dog had that. Vet said try over-the-counter Benadryl. Wow, it worked!
Is that for internal or external use?
Jan 18, 2019 12:26:43 #
it's dry skin for the winter...just like in humans. My puggies are very prone to dry skin and during the winter they chew and chew their butts and legs and stuff.
I took some hand lotion and rubbed it into their skin where they like to chew and they stopped. it lasted for about a week and then I re-did it.
The same thing happens to me....my ankles and hips itch during the winter because of dry skin
I took some hand lotion and rubbed it into their skin where they like to chew and they stopped. it lasted for about a week and then I re-did it.
The same thing happens to me....my ankles and hips itch during the winter because of dry skin
Jan 18, 2019 12:32:13 #
roaddogie wrote:
Petty sure I have read that tea tree oil can be poisonous to dogs.
We use something like the link... but there are many other products.
https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Coat-Tree-Spray-8-Ounce/dp/B0014XUXQ8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1547832642&sr=8-5&keywords=tea+tree+oil+for+dogs
Jan 18, 2019 14:09:53 #
rpavich wrote:
it's dry skin for the winter...just like in humans. My puggies are very prone to dry skin and during the winter they chew and chew their butts and legs and stuff.
I took some hand lotion and rubbed it into their skin where they like to chew and they stopped. it lasted for about a week and then I re-did it.
The same thing happens to me....my ankles and hips itch during the winter because of dry skin
I took some hand lotion and rubbed it into their skin where they like to chew and they stopped. it lasted for about a week and then I re-did it.
The same thing happens to me....my ankles and hips itch during the winter because of dry skin
Thanks. My two pugs are fine, but this guy is itchy. I'll try an assortment of cures and see what works.
Jan 18, 2019 17:14:24 #
Jan 19, 2019 05:29:10 #
dogs will lick and chew at the area making it hard to clear up, spray the area with Grannick's bitter apple, the dogs will not lick or chew at it helping it to heal faster.
Jan 19, 2019 06:47:13 #
Dinovite advertises that it specifically cures this, if you can believe their adds.Maybe worth a try.
Jan 19, 2019 07:28:50 #
birder585
Loc: Rochester, NY
Our dog scratches all over himself due to seasonal allergies. We use Apoquel, a prescription pill from our vet. Though it is not cheap, it works really well.
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