My dog has a hot spot. Should I give her cephalexin or see a vet?

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My dog is 30 pounds or more and has a hot spot can I give her 500 mg cephalexin. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | 4 months old | 35.6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, by law it is illegal for the experts at PetCoach to recommend giving a prescription drug without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. In addition, the experts cannot say for certain if a specific drug is safe for Cleo. Typically antibiotics are not given to treat hot spots unless there is a secondary infection, treating them requires a steroid cream that is available by prescription only from the vet. I would take Cleo into the vet first thing Monday to have the hot spot treatment. In the meantime, you can give her an Epsom salt bath to see if that gives her temporary relief, and put an Ecollar on her to keep her from licking at it and making it worse. You can get an Ecollar from a pet store or make one at home: http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html

My dog has a hot spot. Should I give her cephalexin or see a vet?

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