Hotspot Golden Retriever. These are patches of skin that get inflamed and swollen. These include the German Shepherd Labrador Retriever Rottweiler St.
Hot spots tend to crop up more during humid hot weather. Severe cases require veterinarian attention however for the most cases hot spots can be treated at home by carefully washing the affected area with an oatmeal-based shampoo and blowing it dry afterwards. Most hot spots on dogs are caused by an underlying condition that either causes itchiness excessive licking or excessive moisture.
Pyotraumatic dermatitis also known as a hot spot or acute moist dermatitis is a common infection of the skin surface of dogs particularly those with thick or long coats.
There is a clear line between the hot spot and healthy skin and the hair is lost over the lesion. Second spray it liberally with Tinactin extra-strength athletes foot spray. Most hot spots on dogs are caused by an underlying condition that either causes itchiness excessive licking or excessive moisture. 2021-01-27 Golden retrievers are prone to hot spots.
