Recognize and treat hot spots in dogs!

Detect hot spots early to reduce infections!

Behind the hot spot in dogs lies the pyotraumatic dermatitis . A hot spot is characterized by inflammatory wounds on the skin. How hot spots develop, how you can How to best treat hot spots In today's blog post, we will explain to you what you can do and how you can best prevent it.

Hot Spot and Pyotraumatic Dermatitis

Recognize weeping, circular wounds on the skin as hot spots early on!

Actually, you don’t really think much about dogs scratching themselves. This mostly harmless itching can be caused by

· dirt,

· loose fur

or coarse dirt

However, if the scratching in a certain area of ​​the fur gets out of hand, you should take a closer look at this area, including the area of ​​skin underneath the fur. If a

inflamed,

· pressure-sensitive,

· weeping,

· circular

or hairless area

formed on the skin, it could be an incipient or already established hot spot. This "hot spots" can lead to unpleasant inflammations and consequently extremely painful for your dog In technical jargon known as pyotraumatic dermatitis, the hot spot describes a weeping and acute eczema on your dog's skin . Over time, it can spread in a circular pattern on the skin.

The term hot spot comes from red and hot spots. In a few severe cases, you can also smell your dog's hot spot. The secretion from the wound, when combined with oxygen, creates an unpleasant smell. Breeds with long or thick hair are particularly affected by hot spots. Ears, torso and legs are among the most commonly affected areas of skin . But what causes a hotspot?

Causes: How does a hot spot develop in a dog?

Insect bites and small abrasions can lead to hot spots!

At a Hot spot is not a skin disease in the classic sense . The hot spot is more of a symptom and is subject to a cause. Inconspicuous insect bites or small wounds can lead to hot spots, some of which are serious. Excessive licking, scratching or nibbling on affected areas of skin irritates them. Constant licking and nibbling softens the skin in this area and makes it susceptible to germs and bacteria . Within a few hours, the small spot can grow into a circular wound. But it is not only traumatic injuries to the skin that can cause a hot spot. Also:

· Ectoparasites, especially their bites and stings,

· Inflammation of the outer ear,

· Infections with skin fungi,

· Food intolerances,

· Allergies,

· Contact reactions to grasses or pollen,

· Problems with the anal glands,

· Disturbances of the skin climate,

· Foreign body in the coat,

· inadequate coat care

· as well as muscle, bone or joint problems

can trigger a hot spot.

Recognizing Hot Spot Symptoms in Dogs

Recognize symptoms of pyotraumatic dermatitis!

Striking for a hot spot is above all his circular appearance . Pyotraumatic dermatitis is slightly inflamed, warm, sensitive to pain and red in the early stages. If the hot spot has arisen from a micro-injury, the cause cannot always be found. Thick or long hair also makes it difficult to see the skin underneath. This often means that the inflammation remains undetected for a long time. If the hot spot flares up, your dog will lose its fur in that spot or will have matted areas in the affected area due to wound secretion. The inflammation has already progressed at this point and is clearly separated from the surrounding tissue.

Treating and preventing hot spots in dogs

Treat hot spots in dogs naturally!

Even the smallest hot spot requires treatment. Depending on the size and extent of the affected skin area and the severity of the inflammation, you may be advised to go to the vet at this point. minor and superficial skin inflammations as well as supporting the veterinary treatment method proves our emmi®-pet skin care set as ideal. Cleaning inflamed skin areas and the associated reduction of germ load stimulates wound healing. You can gently and carefully clean your dog's skin wounds with our ultrasonic skin care set. In combination with our emmi®-pet HOCL skin, hoof and wound hydrogel or our emmi®-pet skin and wound solution you promote the process of natural wound healing.