My dog has recurring red, swollen skin spots. Is it a hot spot?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 13 years old | 35 lbs
3 days ago my dog Bo had a new red+mucus+swell spot about 1/2 a dime size (please see pictures) on his back, time to time this happened... - is it something in his food? - sick? - weather too warm? - shampoo? ... Note: last time I got Doctor David advice: gave him Cephalexine, it helped to heal. Then it happened again in different spot. I use Fluocinonide cream I feed him “the whole pet dier chicken stew by Andy Brown ” - halo green pills + milk thistle, vits+ glucosamin Please help!
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Published on January 6th, 2018
This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria and commonly called hot spot). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking/scratching. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on November 8th, 2017
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Based on your description and picture, I would suspect this is moist dermatitis (hot spot). I would recommend using a spray such as malacetic conditioning spray and apply to the area until resolved. I would also place a rigid plastic cone around sarges neck to make sure he is not licking at the area and making this worse. If there is no improvement or the skin condition worsens, I would recommend having this rechecked by the veterinarian for further treatment and diagnostic recommendations.I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation if needed.
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