sarahjng Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Ok, so last night I was brushing bear and there was some sticky stuff behind his ear, I parted the fur and it smelt a bit and looked a little sore so I cleaned it with warm water and hibiscrub, had another look this morning, gooey again and he wasn't as happy to be messed about with but I cleaned it anyway (with promises of peanut butter to follow) did some research, figured it was a hotspot and went out to buy baby scissors to trim him with. Gooey again and really not interested in being touched there, even growled a little. We're seeing the vet Tom, just wondering if there's anything I can do tonight to make it feel a bit better. He's not scratching at it so I don't think it's particularly itchy. Any advice or ideas more than welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Awwwwww poor Bear…….. All I can suggest is a kiss and hug form me and the Fur kids….. Jase is a good person to ask, i'll tag him in… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyCharly Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Poor Bear! Hope it is minor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 :0( get well soon Bear x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 No idea, though must be horrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Just keep it clean the vet will more than likely shave that patch give an injection some antibiotics and some steroid cream too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 It's hard to keep the hairy monster clean, as much as I love his thick fur, right now I wish it was short like freyjas. Hate to think what he will look like after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Get some 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide (available from the chemist) and swab the area, this will dry it out and kill any nasties, this weak solution won't cause discomfort. Then dab the area with Betadine solution. This is a method recommended by a corgi breeder with over 30 years experience with hot spots - Corgis are prone to them like huskies. She said this is a quicker and better solution than steroids and creams. When asked about trimming or shaving, she said that she normally doesn't need to do it. If you have someone to help you, have them feed little treats while you do it, or just have everything ready and do treats with one hand and swab with the other. Of course see the vet if you are worried. Best of luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 What are Hot spots… What causes them…. what are the signs to look for when doing a general check over of your woof????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Unfortunately they can be caused by many things. An allergy, a flea bite, any irritation that causes the dog to scratch and lick the area. The moisture makes it harder to heal by itself which increases the dogs desire to lick and scratch and it develops into a painful hot spot. A moist area behind the ears is also possible even though the dog can't lick it. The best cure is obviously prevention, whether this be through making sure the immune system functions as good as possible - 80% of the dogs immune system is controlled by the gut function, which is why I always bang on about probiotics Supplements like turmeric are also good for metabolism and cleaning the blood as is coconut oil. Good regular grooming also keeps the coat in top condition so air can pass through easily. This doesn't mean constant bathing as this robs the skin of protective oils. The best thing to do when you see a small irritation is to hit is with a bit of drying antiseptic like Betadine or one of those drying antiseptic powders. And as I mentioned before Hydrogen Peroxide is good for drying out the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I have to wonder, Friday night Bear rolled in Fox poo, most of it around side of his face/neck, right where he's sore now. Bathed him immediately, HAD to !. Bathed him again on Saturday with special shampoo as ordinary stuff just did not get rid of the smell. 48 hours later he's sore, I guess I should have put it together before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskywolfdog Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Poor big bear xx I hate fox poo!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Oh Goddess !! What was a small patch last night has spread half way round his neck !. It's truly horrible. The vet just kept shaving and shaving and the more he did the more damage we could see. He looks like one of those warning photo's the RSPCA put out. I want to cry I feel so guilty, I should have pushed to get him seen, but.... anyway he's got antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, medicated shampoo a painkilling jab and hibiscrub. And even after an hour of being muzzled and clipped he still wanted love from the temp vet.(ours is in Miami !) He's a star, a half shaved star, but still a star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Oh no, poor Bear. It sounds like the wet eczema that Maz51's dog had. Hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Oh goodness gosh get well soon Bear xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 get well soon Bear. ice had a few hot spots when he was little. He had the constant runs at the time so I think his immune system was down and he got the occasional hot spot. They were pretty mild and I just kept them clean and dabbed on a little bit of sudocream on to the area. Soon healed up. Hope it does for you Bear too. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I don't think this will be healing up anytime soon. My poor boy, can't believe how fast it spread !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Oh my oh my oh my! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Woah, now that's spread like wildfire, I can't believe how far that's gone since you first posted! Poor baby boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Oh my word that looks so sore, was it the fox poo that caused it afterall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Oh wow! Yeah that doesn't look like a hot spot more like wet eczema that's already been mentioned , hope he's OK soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Vet reckons it's a severe hotspot caused by a reaction to the Fox poo. Maybe he had a cut or scratch, it got under the skin, and here we are. He's had his bath, meds and enough peanut butter and treats to choke a hog and is now comfy next to me having TLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskywolfdog Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Ohhh wow gosh u sure it's not some sort of mange or mites poor bear xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 No it's not mange or mites, as I said he's been seen by the vet, got meds, and been checked since, I think the vet would have noticed and mentioned mange, especially as he knew I had another dog and a puppy in the house. He is so improved its crazy (piccy) even has fur growing back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Oh yeah, that is looking so much better !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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