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My dog's hot spot is bleeding. Can I still use the prescribed cream?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bullmastiff | Female | spayed | 84 lbs

Gg had a heat spot which the vet shaved and prescribed lsaderm cream for. But it kept spreading and now after I shaved it a little more and I think she scratched it again when I left the room to get her stuff and now it looks like this. is it safe to keep using this cream? I'm freaking out how much blood is coming out this. Was never this bad the last time she got it.

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

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Published on September 8th, 2017

It should still be ok to apply the ointment. If possible you may want to trim her nails on the foot that can reach the hotspot and/or put a sock on it to try to limit the trauma she can do. If you feel it is worse please let her vet know. In some cases oral medication may be needed in addition to topical treatments. I hope Georgia heals quickly. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

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    Published on May 16th, 2019

    It looks as if your dog has a terrible hot spot. This is a local site of severe infection and inflammation. He will likely need antibiotics and a steroid injection to get it under control. This can be a painful condition and needs to be treated as soon as possible. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

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