What do you do for a hot spot on a dog?

Dogs usually get "hot spots" by itching, licking, then biting their skin.

of course only if there near a volcano.

Benedine is safe for dogs and will help prevent infection (and soothes the itching), my dog doesn't seem bothered by it, so I don't think it stings or hurts. My husband used to use Vaseline but the...

First try to eliminate the allergy that is causing the hotspot. A best bet is getting rid of ALL fleas. After this, trim down the hair around the infected area. Then gently clean it. Apply creams...

It's a raw, irritated lesion that results from a pet constantly scratching, chewing, and licking at an area of itchy skin. Many pets that develop them have allergies; they are particularly common in...