How to Treat Hot Spots On Dogs

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By zoegus
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Treating hot spots on dogs, hot spots can be very painful and uncomfortable for the dogs. This step by step instructions will tell you how to clean and treat hot spots.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Original listerine mouthwash
Cotton balls
Clean hand towels
Clippers

Step 1

1. Using clippers (or you can use scissors) shave or cut around the HOT SPOT area if needed, be very careful as not to hit the infected area.
Step 2

2. Clean area with a mild soap and water mix. Pat dry with a clean hand towel. Baby shampoo or an organic soap is a good choice.
Step 3

3. Soak 4-6 cotton balls with the listerine, and apply gently to affected areas. You can repeat this 3 times a day. Original listerine in an antiseptic wash.
Step 4

4. MOST dogs do not like the smell or taste of listerine so they wont lick it off.
Step 5

5. Remember if HOT SPOTS look worse after you start treatment always consult your vet. Always keep an eye on any injury on you animals.

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goodselfme said

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on 11/30/2009 TX for the treatment for hot spots in dogs. The pups need all the help with this skin condition. TX 5*

romisink said

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on 11/29/2009 Acid water from a water ionizer also helps. My Yorkie, Xiu-Xiu gets these - spraying the area with the acid water from one of my water ionizers always soothes the skin.