My dog has a skin problem. Is it a hot spot or mange? How to treat?

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What is the difference between a hot spot on a dog and mange? And what is the treatment for both? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Hot spots are small usually individual areas of superficial infection and tend to be moist and smell horrendous. Bathing and topical antiseptics are usually sufficient. Mange is an infestation of mites which crawl through the inner layers of the skin causing inflammation, itch and often hair loss, these damaged areas may then become infected with bacteria or yeast also. There are numerous mite treatments which can be effective from washes, spot ons and tablets; generally 3-months tresatment is required to eliminate the mites

My dog has a skin problem. Is it a hot spot or mange? How to treat?

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