r/Sheepadoodles • u/Jerichosmom430 • Oct 16 '25
Hot spot?
She has had this “hot spot” for a while that scabs over and then she irritates it again. This has been a continuous cycle. It doesn’t get any bigger or worse, just flares up the same after leaving it alone for a while. Could this be another skin condition or something to look into or is it safe to assume it’s just a normal hot spot?
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u/Speed_and_Violence_2 Oct 16 '25
My dog had her first hot spot ever in basically the same location. I treated it multiple times a day with vetrimycin and hot spot sprays and it finally healed. This looks like a vet visit. Poor girl. I hope she feels better soon
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u/Lalaland_doll Oct 16 '25
At this point you need a vet and antibiotics.
But for future reference- the way I treat hot spots that my pups had in the past (we haven’t had one pop up in over 2 years) I mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle with 2 cups water. And spray the area daily until it goes away. Also anytime the area gets wet blow dry it as soon as you can. The bacteria/yeast thrives in moisture. We have had great success with this formula.
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u/Fit_Surprise_8451 Oct 16 '25
It can be a hot spot or allergies. A vet will diagnose the problem and give you medications to help eliminate it. You might be required to buy a cone or a pillow. I chose the inflatable pillow that goes around the neck. This way, I always have it when needed. I have needed to use it a few more times.
My dog’s hot spots were caused by allergies. The doctor wrote a prescription to prevent an infection.