Home Remedies For Dog Hotspots

Antibiotic and Anti-itch Creamsstore and then puncture them to let the fluid out onto
Antibiotic creams like Neosporin work as well on dogsthe wound. Consider implementing vitamin E as a
as they do on humans. The antibiotics are importantregular supplement for your dog as well.
because the real danger with dog hotspots is not theBlack Tea
wound itself but the infection caused by malignantFor a very natural approach use black tea
bacteria. Once the bacteria gets a foot hold the sorecompresses to help dry the wound and relieve itching.
can increase in size at a rapid rate. Anti-itch creamsYou want to use black tea because it contains the
(hydrocortisone) are also helpful because they relievetannic acids which will help combat the infection and
the painful itching sensation at the hotspot, causingitchiness and to help dry out the wound. Simply steep
your dog to worry at the area less. Be careful witha tea bag in hot water for a minute and remove the
these creams though, they aren't meant to be ingestedbag to let it cool. When it has cooled a bit apply it to
and your dog may try to lick them off. Also bethe dog hotspot and leave it for about five minutes.
conservative in the amount you apply, too muchRepeat this procedure several times a day for
cream and the wound won't dry out as it needs to inmaximum efficiency.
order to heal.Dog hotspots can be very serious, and it is important
Vitamin Eto go to your vet if you think the hotspot is getting out
Another option is to use vitamin E, both externally andof hand. Dog hotspots don't have to be the end of the
internally. Vitamin E is a very useful supplement forworld, they're just a small, and rather itchy, bump in the
dogs, and is far safer for your dog to ingest thanroad.
antibiotic creams. Simply purchase capsules at the