Has anyone had problems with 'hot spots' with their pooches? Otherwise known as Summer Sores.
Hot spots can be caused by fleas, mosquito bites, ear infections, and usually affects dogs of the heavy-coated variety. Alas, that includes my Darcy. Labradors are commonly affected due to their double-layered coats. Also dogs with a history of allegies will be prone to hot spots. Darcy suffered from Puppy Strangles as a puppy, which is an immune disorder, and this in turn causes allergies. I am happy to say that aside from the annual hot spot, he has no other problems in this area at all now. I suspect his hot spots are the result of a mozzie bite combined with his thick fur.
As soon as we discover one (and they are usually around the hear or neck area), we give the area a shave. We have a special cream also which we use to treat him. Your vet will need to prescibe this.
Just when we think the sore is nearly healed, Darcy goes and gives it a good scratching and it delays the recovery yet again. I am interested in anyone elses experiences with hot spots. Please leave a comment and share your stories/remedies with me...
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Amanda: I am a stay at home Mum, married with 2 children. We live in Sunny Queensland, Australia. Our family has a love of all things labrador. I love to share photos and stories about our yellow lab Darcy. He is a much loved member of our family, and needless to say, very spoilt!
Darcy: I was born on October 6, 2006 in Brisbane, Queensland. I met my new mum and dad when I was 8 weeks old, and have lived with them ever since. We all moved up to tropical North Queensland 1 year ago, but I am glad I am so spoilt, because I get to be in the airconditioning all day! I can be a little bit disobedient at times, but as I am starting to grow-up, I am much better. I am very smart and learn things very quickly. When I was a baby, I learnt to look at the human's with very sad eyes when I wanted something, and it seemed to work at treat! Best of all, I love going for my daily walks either to the beach, or along the river.... it's sniffers paradise!
Darcy: I was born on October 6, 2006 in Brisbane, Queensland. I met my new mum and dad when I was 8 weeks old, and have lived with them ever since. We all moved up to tropical North Queensland 1 year ago, but I am glad I am so spoilt, because I get to be in the airconditioning all day! I can be a little bit disobedient at times, but as I am starting to grow-up, I am much better. I am very smart and learn things very quickly. When I was a baby, I learnt to look at the human's with very sad eyes when I wanted something, and it seemed to work at treat! Best of all, I love going for my daily walks either to the beach, or along the river.... it's sniffers paradise!
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