My dog has hot spots. Could his food be the cause? What can I do?

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Hi there we were just dog sitting then turned into keeping him the owner gave us kibbles and bites for him which I assumed was his original food found out a few weeks later this was not the case Odin now is developing hot spots but not very large he has one small scab on his ankle and a few hot spots on his head I’m assuming this is caused buy his food I’m planning on Tuesday to start him on better food but in the mean time what are some things I can do to keep the spots at bay?? Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | unneutered | 9.46 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Pets can get skin lesions for many reasons. Food allergies are possible but they typically account for less than 10% of all skin issues. I think though at this time it's fair to suspect that the food is related but obviously, this could be a wrong assumption. At home you can apply a dab of coconut oil to the spots and rub it in well. Make sure to keep Odin from licking the spots by using an elizabethan collar. If the spots don't start getting better within a week or if they continue to get worse, I recommend to have him seen by the veterinarian. For general food recommendations, I like Royal Canin. Most pets who eat this diet have a nice coat and good stool quality. I hope this helps to point you in the right direction and please post again with any further questions.

My dog has hot spots. Could his food be the cause? What can I do?

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