My dog's hot spot has yellow spots. Is it ringworm or an infection?

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Hot spot on sheltie, 2 years old. 2 days of licking. Has Elizabethan collar now, washing once a day with saline, applying hydrocortisone and burts bees hot spot treatment. Giving benydryl 25mg once a day. A ldo keeping dry. Developed yellow spots. Could this be ringworm or just irritation? The spots are not hard. Soft and a little moist. Pet's info: Dog | Shetland Sheepdog | Male | neutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 27 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

It does sound as if Moose has a hot spot, also known as moist dermatitis. The yellow spots you are describing sound like they could indicate areas of infection. If the area isn't looking significantly improved since you began treatment at home he may need oral antibiotics to help clear up the infection. The vet may also be able to determine if the topical treatments you are using are causing additional irritation to the skin and may be able to recommend something more gentle for Moose's skin.

My dog's hot spot has yellow spots. Is it ringworm or an infection?

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