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Kartik527

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Dog is licking at top of tail,spinning in circles,was told it is hot spots what can I do as it is Sunday?

The area looks like dried skin

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IMwondering

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1. Steep 2 tea bags in 1/2 cup of boiling water; add 1 cup of alcohol; dissolve 2 aspirin tablets in the solution; apply to the area with a cotton ball; let dry thoroughly. Apply 2 to 3 times a day as needed.

2. Hydrogen peroxide generously applied has proven helpful. Also use it as a wash twice a day and follow with Neopredef, or use to cleanse, then apply Camphopenique, let that dry, and apply ointment.

3. Full-strength Clorox applied with a cotton ball works well in the initial stage. Do not use if skin is broken.

4. Triple antibiotic ointment

5. Cornstarch

6. Caldesene or Gold Bond Medicated Powder

7. Bag Balm

8. Dombro's Solution (a powder available in pharmacies, dissolved in water)

9. Pet Relief (Spray on, wait 30 minutes, then finish with a blow dryer set on air.)

10. Kelp in the diet if the dog is hot spot disposed

11. Preparation H spread over the area

12. Tea tree oil

13. Calendula tincture

14. Baking soda sprinkled on the area

15. Natural ointment composed of calendula, comfrey, vitamin E,beeswax, and olive oil

16. Natural herbal shampoo containing eucalyptus oil, for relief of itching

17. Benadryl spray

18. Gentocin spray, a combination of antibiotic and cortisone

19. Schreiner's Healing Liniment containing aloe vera, comfrey, and other medicinal herbs

20. Witch hazel astringent for cleansing

21. Benzoyl peroxide shampoo (Pyoben), then daily Chlorhexldine or benzoyl peroxide washes For extremely itchy hot spots, a veterinarian may inject cortisone.

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