What to do about my dog's hot spots & giving my senior cat Benadryl?

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hot spots on my german shepard and how do i get my senior cat to take his benedryl, ive tried pills, liquid and all i get is scratched and wasted medicine. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 3 months old | 80 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Minor hotspots may be managed at home. Place an e-collar (cone) on Duchess to prevent licking or chewing. This alone may be enough to allow healing. Use a mild antiseptic cleaner to gently clean the area. Dry thoroughly afterwards. An antihistamine can be used to control itching, but you will need to get a safe dose from your veterinarian. More severe hot spots should be treated by your vet. This may involve clipping the area and scrubbing it. Duchess may need antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. It is critical to determine the underlying cause for the hot spots. There may be an allergic component that is causing her to lick or chew one area causing injury and infection. To get your cat to take his Benadryl, try disguising it in a small portion of canned tuna or a cat food with a strong taste/odor profile. You can also try Pill Pockets to hide medication. If this does not work, ask your vet for information on having the medication compounded and flavored into a palatable form. Most clinics will work with a compounding pharmacy for cases such as this.

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