My dog won't stop itching and has hot spots. What's the best relief?

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My dog won’t stop itching. He has hot spots all over his belly, and is itching so much he’s panting. I’ve switched foods, and have Benadryl the last few nights. Nothing is working, not even oatmeal baths. He’s so pitiful, I just want to find him some relief. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 11 years and 7 months old | 47 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Jackson. From your description, I would guess that Jackson likely has a superficial infection and needs antibiotics or antifungals to get the itching under control. He may also need steroids or an anti-inflammatory and/or anti-itch medication. You've tried the right home remedies, but since that's not cutting it, I would recommend a vet ASAP. They will sample the surface of his skin to see if there is bacteria or yeast there, and then treat the infection. It's also worthwhile to talk with the vet about the underlying cause of this itching. It could be allergies (but new allergies in a 11 year old would be odd) or an endocrine disorder disrupting the normal functioning of the skin, or other issues.

My dog won't stop itching and has hot spots. What's the best relief?

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