Nothing worse then a hot spot. And what a location! A top that white bowling ball head! Poor girl!
Now if your Cilla Mama would just stop licking it so you can get that furry face back.
I've used any and everything to help her get her cuteness back! It is just a waiting game.
I am up for TEA BAGS!
Here is some helpful information:
Here is some info:
The first thing to do is speak with your veterinarian. Due to the rapidity of spread
and possibility of deeper skin infection, it is wise to start treatment with your vet.
Also, these hot spots can be very painful to the animal -- caution is advised,
use a muzzle if need be for your protection.
- Shave the area. The first treatment for hot spots is to dry them out
- and get air to the area. Hair loss is a feature of hot spots, but hair
- can also mat over the inflamed area, covering up a potentially
- much more severe and large problem.
- Cleanse the area with cool water and a gentle skin cleanser.
- Cool compress the area 2-4 times a day with a cool wet
- washcloth.
- Medications - Depending on the severity and size of the
- hot spot, your veterinarian may prescribe oral antibiotics,
- topical drying sprays or medications, and/or special shampoos.
- Prevention of licking, biting, scratching -i.e. Elizabethan collar
- Additional home remedies that can be used until you
- can see your vet:
- tea bag compresses (black or green tea) to help
- dry the area out. Tea can be used as a wash or as a compress.
- Domeboro's (Burow's) solution (aluminum acetate)
- - available over-the-counter at pharmacies to help dry
- the skin out. Can be used as a compress or as a spray.
- Hydrocortisone creams - Some people advocate using
- a thin film of an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream.
- I would recommend talking to your vet first --
- in general, creams and ointments only serve to
- "gunk up" the area and prevent proper drying
- if used incorrectly. Also, if the pet licks it,
- you want to make sure that it isn't toxic.
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