http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/hot_spots2.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/hot_spots2.rss The Best Natural Remedies to Cure Hot Spots in Dogs. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:01:33 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=AO_36866 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss1 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:02:35 EST [YEA] Jo from Fredericksburg, Va writes: "We have a Siberian Husky that frequently gets hot spots, not always able to afford vet. We have found that antibotic ointment (we use the generic brands) applied liberly several time a day (only because she licks it off) works really well. She normally gets a black spot in her fur when it grows back but with using this she does not even get that." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=SEAWATER_34472 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss2 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:31 EST [YEA] Trisha from Waterford, Ireland writes: "Hi All, I have British Bulldogs and one of them started geting what I found out to be hot spots... I was horrified...I brought her to the vet, she was diagnosed and given various medication...it seemed to be taking ages to clear, then I got some sea water and applied it 2ce daily, within a few days it cleared up......then out of the blue a few months later I noticed one behind her ear,about 3 inches long 2 inches wide...I went to the sea straight away and got a bottle of sea water, I applied it to the area 2ce daily and in three days it had completely dried up, and within a week you would barely see any sign of it..No vet visit required and No vet bills...Hope this is of help..The main thing is to catch it asap and treat it by dabbing the sea water to the area, no need for shaving,clipping etc..Sea water is Magic!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=ASF_33714 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss3 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:17:41 EDT [NAY] Pam from Sioux Falls, Sd writes: "Hotspot Absurd: I'll tell you what DOESN'T work! I've kept my 5-yr Papillon in bed, WITH ME! for 7 weeks. I have been able to talk her out of biting/scratching every time she does it, but, guess what? The minute "we" got out of bed, she'd start again and I became distraught, medicating her with human's stuff (couldn't get to vet. NOW, if I don't let her sit on me all the time she just starts biting and I crumble. I got her to the groomer and she shaved her to the pink body skin but knew nothing to do either. (previously the vet knew nothing except antibiotics!!) Needless to say, she's traumatized by the shaving and every time I go near the medicine she starts to vibrate like many chihuahuas do and she looks like a Mexican hairless so what a misery I've allowed to develop due to ignorance of options and of this site. Thank you thank you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=ACV_33556 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss4 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:07:10 EDT Maria from Massapequa Park, Ny writes: "Hello, My name is Maria. I recently adopted a yorkie terrier from North Shore Animal League. I was told by the vet there that he has a hot spot & he needs to take the medication COSEQUIN every day for the rest of his life. I,ve been breaking the capsule & putting in his dog food every day as the vet told me to do. Now today it seems to have inflammed. I went online to look @ some home remedies & I notice that Apple cider vinegar seems to do the trick. I read how you can put it in a spray bottle. Should I dilute the vinegar w/ water & if so how much? Thank you, Maria" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=SS_33455 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss5 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:31:09 EDT [YEA] Jamie from Campell, Ca writes: "Schreiner's Solution...best thing for Canine Hot Spots ever...sold in Feed Stores...about 20.00, and well worth it, wouldn't be without it. Have Golden Retrievers with occasional Hot Spots...saves a ton a money not going to the Vets. Exceptional product." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=GENTIANVIOLET_33449 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss6 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:16:59 EDT [YEA] Marianne from Chepachet, Ri writes: "hi everyone!! i have seen many unfortunate dogs over the years; who for many different reasons, have suffered from severe itching, red bellies, and inside of ears, and horrible hot spots on legs, base of tail, and bottom of paws. what i find works best is; go to the pharmacy, and ask the pharmacist for gentian violet, they mix it up fresh, or have to order it, it has a very short shelf-life. it`s a viricide, fungicide, and a bacteriacide. i start out by giving the animal a warm bath, with any moiturizing anti-bacterial soap; rinsing well, and using a vineagar rinse. i rip up an old towel in squares, that can be thrown away after one use. apply the gentian violet with a damp towel square, making sure it has soaked in well to all of the wounds. it`s ok to lick, they used to put it in baby`s mouths for thrush, it`s bright dark blue, but you`ll learn to live with it. wash, rinse, and reapply to areas when the beight color has faded out, about once a day, and bathe as you feel you should, about once a week. using a grain-free food, keeping an anxious dog calm, and well-exercised and busy also helps. i have seen this work wonders, and no steroids, or invasive meds are involved. just passing along what i have seen help these poor dogs, it`s just awful to see them suffer so." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=DHS_32531 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss7 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:48:56 EDT [QUESTION] Christi from Morris Chapel, Tennessee, Us writes: "My lab has a sore next to his eye, I guess what would be his cheek. I am trying to decide if this could be a hot spot. I dont have the money now to take him to the vet, but dont want this to go untreated for long. His sore showed up all of a sudden and he has scratched it til it looks awful. In the center, about dime size or so, it is really dark almost like tree bark but smooth. All around that is like a normal sore, oozing and bloody. Can someone please help me decide if this is a hot spot. If not, any suggestions on what it is? Thanks!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=ALOEVERA_30232 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss8 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:49:39 EDT [QUESTION] Rox Rub from Sylmar, CA writes: "My dog has a couple of hot spots and I was told to use Aloe Vera Gel directly from the plant which is very healing and helps to dry out the hot spots fast. Is this good to use?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=LWC_30058 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss9 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:02:41 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Lucrec from Wantagh, New York writes: "I just came across this site so I haven't tried the ACV or any of the other natural remedies yet. Max, a 6 year old mini schnauzer is really suffering, so I will try this immediately. But what does seem to help, which is strange is a coat. I put a light weight jersey coat on him and for some reason he stops licking the hot spots. I know they cannot heal just because of the coat, but it does provide him relief and he doesn't have to wear a collar which has to be so frustrating to an itchy animal." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=VINEGAR_29972 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss10 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:29:42 EDT [QUESTION] lisa from paulden, az writes: "I have a question can i use distilled white vinager?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=RN_29729 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss11 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:44:52 EDT Rex from Armstrong, BC writes: "Hello- I just noticed my dog has a small open sore- it is slightly oozing a clear smelly substance. His temperature is normal, he is running around, eating, drinking and seems happy but the sore looks terrible. I cleaned it with water and put polysporan on it. What would you suggest to use to clean it out better. thank-you ann" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=ACV_29647 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss12 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:54:42 EDT [YEA] Diane from Uniontown, PA writes: "Three nights ago I noticed a severely inflamed quarter-sized oozing patch on my cat's neck. Within an hour, that thing had tripled in size! Of course I came to Earth Clinic right away, where I read about the symptoms of hotspots and the ACV treatment. I used about a tablespoon of ACV diluted with another tablespoon of water, on the first day, three times a day. Now I'm doing it twice a day, morning and evening. It is no longer swollen, oozing, or bleeding, just very crusty where it is drying up. After reading about some of the treatments people have had for hot spots from vets, I didn't want to go that route. (Are you aware that steroids can cause diabetes in felines?) The only con is that as another person said, she does smell like a salad! hehe! Thanks again, Earth Clinic!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=POULTICE_29427 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss13 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:06:26 EDT [YEA] Shannon from George, Iowa writes: "I have found that the best way to cure (and I do mean CURE) hot spots in dogs is in the form of a poultice, rather than a liquid. Liquids can be too easily licked off, and once they dry, they lose effectiveness. I had dogs with hot spots, came up with a poultice, never used a cone, and they stopped worrying it immediately. It also went from most of a toy poodle's back to a 1/2 inch strand left in two applications, over 4 days. PLEASE consider the comfort of your animal... liquids sting, poultices soothe!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=CORNSTARCH_29186 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss14 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:35:26 EDT Robyn from TRi Cities, TN writes: "Here is a link where I found a reader who has healed her dogs of hot spots by using cornstarch or babypowder with cornstarch by putting it on the spot 4 or five times a day. I also have found fish oil, one pill for small dogs, and two pills for big dogs, and benadryl which is 1 mg to 2 mg per pound of body weight works well too. The cornstarch is great, although I have not tried it....it is a natural cure. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54318240.tip.html Robyn" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=ACVHP_28833 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss15 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:06:42 EDT [YEA] Jewishmom from Casselberry, Florida writes: "My Silky terrior has suffered from terrible hot spots, including bleeding and terrible crying. I've brought her to the vet and put her on antibiotis, anti-hystimans, and cortozine cream,and special shampoo, and she would get better, for a while, only to get hot spots again. This particular time, I looked up home remedies and found your info on acv, and thought I would try it. The crying of Madison was so bad, I had to shut my bedroom door, I knew she was in pain. Well I tried the mixture of acv and h20 and of course she yelped,. because it was all open. She yelped for maybe five minutes and now, nothing. Only healing. The first application hurt her, but after that it was a breeze, and three minutes of crying, certainly beats twenty four hours a day(and that was what it was). I am spraying her twice a day now, and she doesn't think of licking it. First dose cured that. Thanks.. Hopefully we'll keep it under control with daily sprays." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=ACV_28107 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss16 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:41:22 EDT Wendy from Great Cacapon, WV writes: "i have a black lab with hot spots and i tryed a over the counter hotspot med.It was the menthol that was surpost to keep him from licking. he likes the menthol and it made him lick harder. i will not use a cone on him cuz thats just wrong. i use frontline plus and give him baths every two weeks with flea shampoo. i going to try the acv on him today .ill let you know ty wendy" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=ACVVET_27956 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss17 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:21:26 EDT [YEA] MaryKay from Savannah, Georgia writes: "Just wanted to responed to your site and give update on the info I used for my toy poodles Hotspots. She had 3 each, 1 on neck, 1 on paw, and 1 on leg. Well I tried the 1/2 cup of ACV and 1/2 water mixture on all 3 spots. The 1 on the neck started scabing over and healing within about 3 days, the ACV worked well. However the ones on the foot and feet could not due to she would continue to lick. I tried using the cone around her neck, however she was still able to lick the spots,the cones are mainley used so they can't scratch around their heads/necks. So I tried the Acv and also Witch Hazel, also Gold bond powder, but she kept licking when not watched. In order for them to heal correctly you have to stop them from licking. So bottom line was, I took her to my vet due to it had been 2 weeks of working on the paw and leg. There is a shot which cost abot $15.00 and pills they can give that cost about $10.00 that will help the inch and irritation and eventually heal the Hot spots, however if you have female that is pregnant then they can not be perscribed, but they do have a cream that cost about $15.00 in that it has really helped with mine, its called Quadritop Ointment. No more licking and starting to heal. So if nothing else works take your pet to the vet. The remedies that people have posted are really good for some but not for all, exspecially if your dog continues to lick the spots. Also hotspots are caused mainly by either skin eritation, insect bite or Flee bite, so insure you get some kind of Flea protection for your pet. Hope this helps." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=ACV_27331 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss18 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Donna from Harrisburg, PA writes: "Hi, I tried your ACV treatment on my golden Jack who suffered from hotspots for many years. After trying all kinds of drugs from the vet and trying to care for them myself I found your website. The ACV remedy worked on Jack just after three days of applying 1/4 Acv and 1/4 water. I would mix a new batch for every cleaning. Cleaned his wounds with antibactrial soap rinsed well then dried the areas and dabbed the mixture every few hours for the first few days. It is day five now his sores are dry he seems much more comfortable. And now only applying twice a day. And also I'm amazed at all the other topics you cover. Thanks So Much, Sincerely, Donna from Harrisburg, Pa" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=ACV_26416 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss19 Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Tim1313 from Sarasota, Florida writes: "My rottweiler mix samson recently had a terrible hot spot on his neck. He was tearing himself to pieces and it was terrible watching because I felt so helpless. I tried so many things, nothing worked very well. A friend told me about apple cider vinegar. i thought it sounded like a wives' tale, but figured I can't lose by trying. I applied a diluted mixture of ACV and water and he has completely healed inside of a week. The benefits are truly incredible. I have been mixing a teaspoon in his food everyday, and he has started speaking English. Just yesterday he recited his ABC's flawlessly. Thanks apple cider vinegar!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=ACV_25076 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss20 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Tracey from Mechanicsburg, PA writes: "My Aussie mix had a hot spot on his back paw that he had licked open for three monts. I tried steroids, antibiotics, homeopathic bandages supposed to deter licking, and even gave him allegy medicine everyday to stop the activity. All to no avail. I then saw the Apple Cider Vinegar post last Saturday and began applying a diluted amount ot his paw three times a day. I also have a "cone" on him so he doesn't mess with the paw until its completely healed. It is now four days later and I can not believe how quickly the wound has almost completely healed! No more open readness and the fur is even coming back. I am very thankful for everyone's feedback regarding the powerful effects of ACV on hot spots!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=ACV_24431 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss21 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Barbara from Brandon, Mississippi writes: "Is the Apple Cider Vinegar the kind you buy off the shelf at any grocery store or do you have to buy the kind at a health store? My Chihuahua is broke out with "Hot Spots" but I kinda think it might be "Shingles" I'm going thru a case of Shingles on my head & face. I have heard from people that had shingles & had small dogs in the house that have broke out with Shingles. I was told that dogs can not get it but I really think Rudy has shingles. Can ACV help Shingles on me & Rudy?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=SEAWATER_23485 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss22 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Trisha from Waterford, Ireland writes: "Hello. My 9mth old British Bulldog has 2 big, ugly, sore looking hotspots on her shoulder.Iv had her to the vet,she is currently on metacam oral and ampicillin. he also advised to wash the areas with 1 tbsp of salt to a pint of water..she is on this treatment with 5 days.didnt see a great improvement, yesterday I went to the sea and got a carton of sea water and applied it. today the hot spots are dry and crusted over... now i dont know if its the 5 days of treatment or the sea water, or both.but its amazing how over night after using the sea water the sores are drier and crusted...does anyone know if these are going to be a reoccuring problem,a nd will the hair grow back. they just look awful. any info/help is much appreciated.my e.mail is trisha_szucs@hotmail.com Thank You" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=GBP_22579 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss23 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Sarah Reyburn from Brewster, Massachusetts USA writes: "Gold bond Powder helps my Silky terrier when he chews and licks hot spots which he tend to get on his lower back and near his tail." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=LISTERINE_22083 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss24 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Anita from Rochester, MN writes: "Dog with Hair Loss, Severe Skin Allergies: I received a Great Pyrenees on Christmas Day 2008 and was shocked at the inflammation, loss of hair, itching and brittleness of her hair. I was told that she had severe food allergies (and I did immediately switch her to a premium grain-free dog food) but in addition, I started ading apple cider vinegar to her drinking water and bathed her in it several times. I have proof-positive pictures that within one month this situation took a 360 degree turn for the better. She is happier now, more energetic, has a zest for life and no more itching and inflammation. I recommend apple cider vinegar wholeheartedly. On her ankles and her elbows she has dried crusted spots and for those I looked up home remedies for hot spots and saw several people had success with plain Listerine, mixed with baby oil and water and spritzed on these spots. Within 2 weeks, those dried spots clearedup and new skin grown and hair growth is happening there. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/hot_spots.html&name=VO_22829 /Pets/hot_spots2.rss25 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Tom Knight from Tamarindo, Costa Rica writes: "Cheap, 100% Cure for Mange/Fleas The following is a copy of email recently sent to the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the American Veterinary Association. I filled out the form on your website. I could not copy the below email and paste it into your "comments" window...so here it is if you want to use it. I think it is important as it is a simple cure that I have now found sucessful on another dog other than mine also. Hello to all my Vet friends, When all else fails.....!!! I came upon this purely by accident. This cure will not make you any money, but it sure will make you lots of friends with your clients. I am no casual pet owner. I have shown, field trialed and hunted champion German Shorthair Pointers for 45 years, plus being owned by an assortment of mixed breeds, cats and an assortment of other exotic critters. In the 1970's I was one of the first to breed large falcons in captivity. My present dog, a mixed breed, short-haired medium-sized (Tamarindo Purebred...) had severe skin problems since he was around nine months old. His full brother/litter-mate is neighbor and enjoys the same, virtually identical environment, so I know the dog's living situation was not the problem. He developed a severe rash on his "hot spot." To which he continually chewed, and then started chewing his tail to the point of its having no hair at all, and other parts of his rear anatomy. He had a severe flea problem. End result was a neurotic dog with no hair on his tail and rump, constantly chewing and biting himself there and other parts of his body. He was loosing skin in nasty dried chunks and flakes like a huge case of human dandruff. I tried several local vets who provided a variety of creams, soaps and lotions. None worked. I tried human skin products from the local pharmacies. None worked...after considerable financial expenditure. His neighbor brother remained unaffected. I was seriously considering putting him down. Then, I remembered that when I applied vegetable oil on my sunburn (I now live in the very hot and dry tropics of NW Costa Rica) it immediately soothed it and no peeling of my skin occurred. I tanned nicely, despite the severe sunburn. So, I looked around the house and found a 1-inch paint brush I had been using for a "meat baster" in the kitchen. I also found a stiff laundry brush. I then brushed him from back to rump and gently on tail to remove loose skin. Then I put some cheap cooking oil in a small plastic tub. Using the paint brush, I gently massaged the oil onto the affected parts. He immediately stopped biting himself. Within a day, I could see the redness in the skin start to dissipate. I continued bathing him with a flea/tick soap. Soon, the redness disappeared altogether. I continued this treatment nightly. Within a week the amount of dead skin started to ease up. New hair started to appear. I also scrubbed oil (with the soft paint brush) into the hair and skin in all areas where I saw fleas...mostly under the tail around the lower rump. Within a couple hours, there is no oily feel to the hair...it has been absorbed by then into the skin. Today, just over a month of daily treatment, all his hair is back. His tail now does not look like a rat's. He is completely flea free. He chews no more and his coat is glossy. He was also very skinny. Now, he has put on many pounds and is in the pink of health. My Conclusion: I think the veggie oil acted as a systemic. It penetrated the skin and suffocated the mites under it that were eating the hair follicles and roots. It also did the same for his skin as it did for mine. The oil also suffocated the fleas to the point they now no longer exist. Correct me if I am wrong. I would love any input. I thought this treatment was of significant importance that you folks should know. Maybe you do already. However, try this next time on one of your client's dog. This experience might make a useful entry for your newsletter. Regards, Tom Knight Tamarindo, Costa Rica "