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Dog with a healing hot spot being treated at home - Bully Sticks Central

How Do You Treat Hot Spots in Dogs? A 2026 Vet-Informed Guide

acute-moist-dermatitis Preston Smith Jun 03, 2024

Hot spots are painful, fast-spreading patches of inflamed, oozing skin. Treat them by clipping the fur, cleaning with a vet-approved antiseptic, keeping the area dry, and stopping the licking. Most heal within a week. Redirect chewing energy to single-ingredient, fully digestible chews while the skin recovers.

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