My dog has a hot spot and shakes his head. What can I do now?

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My dog has a hot spot on his front leg and is shaking his head nonstop as if his ears hurt. Vets are all backed up for weeks. What can I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 112 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for your request Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, this presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub (1:10 water solution twice daily) or salted water baths (1 table spoon of salt in 1 pint of water). Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking (if any).

My dog has a hot spot and shakes his head. What can I do now?

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