1. Hot Spots on Dogswww.naturaldogremedies.org

2. As many dog owners probablyknow, moist dermatitis (usuallyknown as a hot spot) can be difficult to treat, as well as painful for thedog. www.naturaldogremedies.org 3. Hot spots on dogs can also be time consuming and expensive to treatconsidering that usually, by the time one is realized, it is badly infectedand in need of antibiotics and othertreatment.www.naturaldogremedies.org 4. However, there are a number ofnatural remedies for dog hot spotsthat can be used, and even begintreating them before they get so bad that a trip to the vet is necessary.www.naturaldogremedies.org 5. Occurring most of the time in the same places -the side of the face/cheek area, under thethroat, and on the hip area - they can literallyappear overnight, with owners waking up to a big, oozing, smelly sore that was not there the previous day - so it is important to be aware ofthese things to more easily provide treatmentfor dog hot spots, or even to prevent them in the future. www.naturaldogremedies.org 6. Like any infection, the object of anytreatment for dog hot spots is to get the "heat" and inflammation down, reducepain, and prevent the dog from causingmore trauma to himself (usually done by the dog itching and obsessivelylicking/chewing) while healing takesplace.www.naturaldogremedies.org 7. Shaving away the hair from aroundthe whole the area to get off any that is caked with blood and pus, and toopen up the skin so it can breathe, isa must for proper dog hot spottreatment.www.naturaldogremedies.org 8. After clipping the spot, it should becleaned with a gentle, non-stinging soap, then dried well. www.naturaldogremedies.org 9. Thorough drying is veryimportant, since moisture will justpromote bacterial regrowth.www.naturaldogremedies.org 10. If the dogs hot spot is to the point ofbeing an oozing mess, antibiotics will be necessary, so a trip to the vet is probably warranted.www.naturaldogremedies.org 11. A short course of steroid, or a steroid injection, may be suggested, and ifthe dog is constantly at himself, or seems very painful, it is probably agood idea at least to get him throughthe first few days of treatment.www.naturaldogremedies.org 12. For a dog with hot spots that are not so bad, it is many times possible to treat these sores athome, naturally, as long as treatmentis diligent and complete.www.naturaldogremedies.org 13. The same as with most other holistic treatment, treating the whole system, as well as the hot spot itself, is necessary to stop the cycle of infection andinflammation, and promote regrowth, so it should not be assumed this will happen with a simple topical preparation.www.naturaldogremedies.org 14. Remedies for hot spots on dogs are generally oral preparations.www.naturaldogremedies.org 15. Extracts that include ingredients such as Camomilla, Cina, Arumtriph, Astragalus, and Purpura, just to name a few, which act as anti- inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-bacterial agents in regard to theskin, are suggested.www.naturaldogremedies.org 16. Additionally, antioxidants andingredients that support cellregeneration will aid quicker healing.www.naturaldogremedies.org 17. If it seems to help, an anti-inflammatory or skin-cooling topical spray can be usedwhile the canine hot spot is still red andraw, but ointments or other preparationsthat will keep the spot from drying up should be avoided.www.naturaldogremedies.org 18. There are actually many different herbs and natural ingredients thatcan help treat hot spots on dogswhich can be researched, includingsome that do not come in a vial or jar. www.naturaldogremedies.org 19. In a dilution of 1:10 (1 to 10), applecider vinegar and water used multipletimes daily as a skin rinse can sometimes be all that is necessary.www.naturaldogremedies.org 20. Black tea bags (not herbal teas) thathave been soaked in hot water, thensqueezed out slightly before applying them as warm compresses has apparently seen some success, too.www.naturaldogremedies.org 21. Also, corn starch patted into the sore can help speed healing by keeping the hot spot as dry as possible.www.naturaldogremedies.org 22. While there is little that can be doneabout a random hot spot showing upon a dog, generally, if a dog has gotten one before the possibility isalways there that he can get anotherone.www.naturaldogremedies.org 23. Whether speaking in terms of the chronic sufferer or a random affliction however,catching the hot spot early, before toomuch damage has been done, will get thebest results from natural remedies for hot spots on dogs. www.naturaldogremedies.org 24. Also, especially for dogs withrecurring hot spots, starting anatural, general health supplement isa good idea since it is possible toprevent conditions like dog hot spots with the right nutrition and body wellness.www.naturaldogremedies.org 25. As always, discuss any alternativetherapies with a veterinarian toensure against any contraindications or potential adverse reactions. www.naturaldogremedies.org 26. For more information about hot spots on dogs and the natural remedies that are available to relieve them,visit: http://www.naturaldogremedies.org/hot-spots-on-dogswww.naturaldogremedies.org