My dog's face is wet, itchy, and leaking. Could it be a hot spot?

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My dog has a wet side of the face it looks like leaking from the face he keeps itching it all the time I don't understand what's wrong with him. Thanks. Your sincerely David. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | 4 years and 2 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

This is called moist dermatitis or a hot spot. They start with an itch from an insect bite or an ear infection then become severe when the dog scratches it excessively. The skin then weeps, becomes painful in addition to itching and will often have a lot of sticky discharge on it and in the surrounding fur. I recommend washing this with a warm wet cloth to remove the discharge. Then you can spray a hot spot medication on it. You can purchase one at PetCo. The most important thing is to put him in a cone to prevent scratching. If you are unable to do this then bring him in for an exam so they can treat it. They can give him pain medication and something to reduce the itching. They will also check his ear for infection. These are painful and take time to fully heal. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Duke.

My dog's face is wet, itchy, and leaking. Could it be a hot spot?

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