Hot Spots

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Hot Spots
« on: April 13, 2005, 09:01:37 PM »

jabear
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I was just wondering if anyone has any good remedies for curing hot spots. It seems that no matter how much we rinse after a bath and blow dry his fur after towel drying, he still ends up with hot spots. We have tried every hypo-allergenic and sensitive shampoo around it seems and nothing works. I know that after intitial hot spots the skin is much more sensitive and prone to them, but we desperately want to get rid of them. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Hugs,
Jaime
Mom to one handsome black Bear.

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2005, 01:58:12 AM »

luvmenewfs
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Oh hotspots. And you say you're having problems off and on?

Jabear, have you asked anyone or doggie folks, vets, etc what causes hot spots? We had to deal with one. And it totally freaked me out the first time. Oh gosh I'll never forget it.

I would really suspect something is going on. Do you think allergies (something environmentall y) could be triggering them?

I know we don't blow dry the boys. Would if we had a dryer, but we don't. They dry just fine.
I've heard that can cause them, but that is not the case for you. Maybe you could post on a few of the lists and ask what types of things can cause hot spots. If anyone even knows.

Cry

I'm sorry.

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2005, 06:07:46 AM »

bernie
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Don't blow dry to hot, hot air is really bad for hot spots just use a cold air blower.
good luck

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2005, 08:51:55 AM »

spitfire22637
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Our newf had severe allergies all her life that manifested in hot spots, itching, hair loss, the whole works. Since we couldn't eliminate all the things she was allergic to (grass, trees, nylon, & house dust among many others!), we tried many different ways to deal with the problem. Some that we found to work are: add Omega3 (1000 mg) and zinc (50mg) to her meal once a day. This will make a dramatic difference! Use baby shampoo, and no cream rinse. Spray the irritated spots with MediQuik, an antiseptic spray you can get at WalMart.
You might try eliminating all corn and chicken from her diet to start with, and see if she improves.
Noreen

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2005, 10:03:12 AM »

Ty2
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Try putting honey on the spots too, it has excellent healing properties.

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2005, 10:23:23 AM »

jabear
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Thanks for the suggestions! I will try them right away and let you know how things go!

Hugs,
Jaime
Mom to one handsome black Bear.

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2005, 12:25:24 PM »

stjennifer2413
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Posts: 12

My Saint just got over his latest hot spot. His vet thinks it's a seasonal thing since he had hot spots about this time last year when he came into rescue. He put Winston on antihistamines, which really helped. I also used a hydrocortizone spray on the spot. I've also - just as a preventative measure - switched him over to a duck & potato formula kibble.

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2005, 02:32:03 AM »

luvmenewfs
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Jaimie, how are things going with the hot spots? We got a master blaster just after this post and it has done wonders.

Have you found anything that is working well for you?

Luv

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2005, 09:31:04 PM »

mollybear
Rank: Gnawer
Posts: 1

We have had the opportunity to love 2 Newfs over the last 20 years, and they are absolutely the best! To control hot spots, we kept our girls on a lamb and rice blend dog food. when a hot spot broke out we would spray (now don't anyone panic, as it did not hurt or bother the girls at all) a little WD40 on the irritation. This was something we learned years ago from a friend that was active with Newfs. I don't know why it works but it does. The dogs quite licking the hot spot and it heals up. Do not douse your dog with wd40, just a little spray on the hot spot itself.
MOLLYBEAR

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2005, 10:40:08 PM »

k9kooky
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My sister and a neighbor with a Newf used hydrogen peroxide on their dogs hotspots...the y dried up really fast. I haven't ever had to deal with them (knock on wood!) but I do know your best bet is to shave the hair around the really difficult ones so they can air out, dry out and heal.

Let us know what works for you...I'm guessing you've tried many of the products on the market that target hot spots? The biggest contributing factors I have heard of is: a) flea bite allergy b) food and inhalant allergy c) heavy wet coats

Good luck..hugs to the Bear cub!

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2005, 10:54:14 PM »

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Oh Jaba!...That so bites that Bear is having hot spots!...Sammy is having some minor tummy irritation that I am fighting but I keep it in check with anti bacterial soap washings & Gold Bond powder...Where are Bear's hot spots located?...What are you feeding?...I have a friend (ann, a member here) who had terrible trouble with her Akita/Yellow Lab all his life (he's 9 now) until she started feeding Merrick...She said she can't believe the difference in Dakota's skin!...Bear might be allergic to the grains in his food or even the meat...If you have any questions just p.m. "ann"...She is an expert in this area & she sells pet food & supplies so she really does know!...Good luck!

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2005, 03:20:28 PM »

brett_and_krystal
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Our breeder rescued a dog that was full of hot spots. We saw the dog about 3 months ago. We saw our breeder again this weekend and the dog's hotspots were totally gone. She feeds all her dogs NuPro and swears by it. It worked to totally clear up hotspots. You can find it at petvetdirect.c om and it is $34.00 for a 5 lb tub. You just sprinkle the powder on the dogs food every day. A 5 lb tub should last 4-5 months. There is a couple different kinds and one is for joints as well. Here is a link http://www.petvetdirect.com/home.asp?display=full&cid=148&itemid=NUPJT5&itemname=Nupro+Joint+Supplement+%2D+5+lbs%2E

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2005, 05:12:24 AM »

sarnewfie
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For treatment of hotspot, go get ANIMAX
it is for EARS but my vet is now sending it home with dogs with hotspots, due to an incidant with emmett, when we moved here, he was not used to the moss on the ground, his feet would be mushy hotspots in the webbing, animax cleared it rright up
he never had a flare up after that first summer here and none of mine get hotspots.
i do however, bathe them every four to six weeks year round

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2005, 09:38:04 AM »

brandon
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You can get NeoPredef Powder from your vet, good to have on hand, it will dry it up real fast or use gold bond medicated powder. I've had 2 different vets tell me to use gold bond. I like the powders because it drys it up which is what you want for it to heal.

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Re: Hot Spots
« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2005, 10:11:37 AM »

lil rufus
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Posts: 13

It must be something about the season because Rufus has been getting them lately. I think it is in relation to flea bites. Try using the "green sour apple" spray to keep him form nawing on it.....it has helped with us. You can get it at most pet stores.

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