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Why is my pet's hot spot dark and discolored after licking stopped?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 5 years old | 70 lbs

My pet had a hot spot, he’s not licking anymore but it turned an ugly color.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 15th, 2020

This looks like pretty significant moist dermatitis. You can try using this wound spray/gel on it 3-4 times per day but if it does not start to look better within a few days then he should see a vet. If you can, it would be best to remove all the hair around/on the lesions. https://www.allivet.com/p-2846-vetericyn-plus-hot-spot-spray.aspx

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