My dog's chest hot spots keep returning. What's the best treatment?

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My dog is experiencing bad hot spots on his chest. He gets this quite often where it’s red and oozing out yellow pus. I keep it clean and am using a cone. He’s had it before where it goes away and then comes back. I’m trying everything I can before returning to the vet yet again paying 399+$. Any suggestions ?? Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Male | neutered | 2 years and 4 months old | 80 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for using PetCoach. I'm sorry Deuce is having problems. From the looks of this picture, this is not likely to heal without oral and topical medications. The sooner he sees a vet the more more likely it will resolve quickly. These skin infections are often painful and tend to have fungal and bacterial populations. In the meantime keep it dry. Please don't use any alcohol or vinegar based treatments as these are very painful. A shampoo with Chlorhexidine may be helpful if used daily, but make sure to completely dry him after washing. If this is on his neck, remove (and disinfect) any collars or harnesses that may rub him. Don't put back on until completely healed. I completely understand that skin issues can be expensive, expecially in a larger dog, but in the long run a vet visit early in the course of illness tends to be cheaper than home remedies and a visit later. In general, a sensitive skin diet tends to help lessen the number of flare ups. I really like Proplan Salmon formulas. https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=purina+pro+plan+salmon+sensitive&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=77653061892744&hvqmt=b&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_wewlz8mf_b

My dog's chest hot spots keep returning. What's the best treatment?

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