My dog has a hot spot. Should I bathe it and use hydrocortisone?

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Should a hot spot on a dog be bathed and can it be spayed with hydrocortisone. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 5 years and 1 month old | 90 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Yes you can bathe a dog with a hot spot. The area of the hot spot really needs to have the hair shaved away over and around it and the area cleaned with mild soap and rinse well with water. You can use hydrocortisone spray in that area but it may not heal without any antibiotics. You can also give her benadryl twice a day. See link below. If it is an area she can chew, I would put a cone collar on her. If it isn't improving, I would have your vet take a look at her as she may need oral antibiotics and stronger allergy meds to help it heal. I hope this helps! https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl

My dog has a hot spot. Should I bathe it and use hydrocortisone?

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