My dog has a strange, hard patch on her skin. Is it a hot spot?

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i just noticed maria has a patch of short diffrent texture it looks like hard matted hair but its not i combed thru it. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 13 days old | 2 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Is it possible to post a picture of the area you are concerned with? Otherwise I can provide information on what the most likely cause could be. I am so sorry to hear that Mia is having such a hard time with his case of moist dermatitis or "hot spot". Hot spots can be very difficult to heal, and take a long time. They occur when a dog bites or licks his own skin causing infection and tissue trauma. The keys to a successful healing process are; Treat underlying cause- for example fleas A clipped area around the sore Cleaning the sore with a vet prescribed antiseptic Leaving the sore open to dry out (as the moisture promotes bacterial growth) Antibacterial/ hydrocortisone spray prescribed from the vet for healing An e-collar to prevent Mia from scratching or biting at the hot spot and making it worse Measure the hot spot with a ruler, and compare in a few days time to make sure that it is reducing in size. If you feel like Mia is not healing well, I would suggest a trip to the vet for the above medications or call and discuss the possibility for a prescription. Oral antibiotics and/ or a steroid injection may help to jumpstart the healing process. I know hot spots can be very frustrating for you as a pet parent and for Mia. I sincerely hope it starts to heal soon. Warmest regards to you both.

My dog has a strange, hard patch on her skin. Is it a hot spot?

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