Remedies, Cures and Treatments
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.


