[Dailydrool] hotspots

[Esther Strom]

Knock on wood Basil has not had any hot spots, but Waldo had a few. As
recommended by someone on the Drool (and seconded by our vet) I cleaned the
spots several times a day with the blue power solution - it's not just for
ears! It really did help, although if you have a hound with lots of white
fur you do need to be careful, because the gentian violet stains.

Esther, Basil, and Waldo ATB

On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 5:36 PM, Beverly Szaton <bgszap2 at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Hot spots do, as has been stated, need to be shaved clean. You may start
> shaving and discover the spot is considerably larger and nastier than you
> thought. If the hair is really sticky and matted down, blot it with warm
> water until it loosens, then shave it off. Be careful of clipper burn.
> There's no point in making something nasty worse.
> Hot spots can appear overnight. Huge ones. Rinsing them clean with warm
> water and betadine and then letting it dry is helpful, because Betadine is a
> drying, anti-fungal agent. MOst dogs need an antibiotic and a good hit of
> Pred to stop the itching. Mine always end up at the Vet's, even tho I have
> clippers and the whole shebang.
> Good luck.
>
> MomPerson to Nigel, Llewis, COnley and Cooper
>
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