My dog's hot spots are back. Home remedies or how to afford vet care?

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I had asked a about 3 mouths ago about my dogs skin. Well it got better and now it's starting to come back fast and it looks awful. It's all over her back. I was told it looks like hot spots but I can't afford to go to the vet right now. Is there is home remedies that can help me. I looked on the internet and saw where ppl said that athlete's feet and coconut oil would help. Can u please help me out. I'm takin her to the beach next Saturday and I hate for u too look like this..... Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 55 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry it appears that Stella has hot spots again. Unfortunately coconut oil does nothing for them, and cream for athlete's foot is for a specific fungus. This will also not work either. Please be careful about using "remedies" found on the internet. These are typically posted by people who have absolutely no veterinary training at all, and some of these remedies are dangerous, even deadly. I would have her seen by a vet again. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet, and I can give you some resources that may help as well. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you. Best of luck.

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