Hot Spots, Itching
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| They sure can. Do a search for hot spots and you'll get a lot of threads about it. My Lucy gets them at almost every change of season no matter what.
If he's scratching his ears though, are you sure it isn't an ear infection or something else in there bugging him? He wouldn't get a hot spot in the ear, I don't think. |
| I asked if he had an ear infection, but the vet said that the cleaning that I was doing was fine, his ear and rear itching was probably from food allergy. His ears get dirty, but not smelly and when I clean them, he really seems to enjoy it. I just assumed that he would flinch if it was swollen and sore. I will search for hot spots, sorry to create a duplicate discussion. |
| Well, upon reading, I don't think it's a hot spot anymore. I guess it's just red. Could he have very dry skin? We use an oatmeal cream at bathtime. It's been two weeks since his last bath. I don't want to wash too much and make it worse. |
No problems on the questions, I was just hoping you might find more info in the other posts too. It sounds like you did. 
Just so we're on the same page, are we talking about an OES or another kind of dog? What did the vet suggest as far as how to combat the food allergy? Are you trying a new food? |
| He's a sheepdog. The vet suggested that we switch to a food with a different protein source. I looked up allergies online and decided to go for a food with as few of the most common allergens as possible. He also doesn't get any more treats which really stinks.
I decided they weren't hot spots because they aren't open, bleeding, or oozing, just red. He does have pretty pink skin overall. When he first started itching, I gave him children's benedryl pretty regularly but it didn't really help at all. He loves to get those oatmeal rubdowns at bathtime, but aside from that, I'm not sure it has any effect. When I saw the spot, I though I had an epiphany, but I'm still as clueless as ever. |
| They still could be but you caught them before they got worse. I'd keep an eye on him and discourage the scratching. It sounds like you're doing the right things. |
| If it is red, circular spots it could be ringworm as well?
I'm guessing the vet checked for that, but just a suggestion.... |
| As long as you are changing foods, make sure there is no artificial
color in whatever you choose. This may not be your problem, but I know my dogs had real skin trouble with color additives in food. Something to consider. Also, sulfadene (not sure that's the correct spelling) applied with a cottonball usually helps prevent any skin irritations from getting worse. You can find it at almost any place that has pet supplies. It is a yellow liquid. Shellie |
| My dog struggled with itchy skin for several years . . . the vet treated with prednizone. We finally switched his food to a lamb and rice food (no corn) and the itching stopped within a week and we never had the problem again. |
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