[pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20011126

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In a message dated 11/27/2001 12:02:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, pyrnet-l-owner@pyrnet.org writes:


> Hi Everyone, I was hoping for some advice on a hot spot problem I have been having with my 4 year old pyr Mandy. A history; this past June I brought her to my sister's beach house for a long weekend. She didn't go near the water (doesn't like it) but it was quite humid and by Sunday morning she had a hot spot (first one ever) on her leg. I got her to the vet on Tuesday, spot was shaved, she got medication and she improved, although she seemed itchier then usual. Benedryl>>



Hi Kelly and Mandy,
Don't know if this will help, but, it worked for Me !
a few years ago, I had a Pyr. that "lived" to have Hot spots~~I bought the Vet. a new addition to His House with the money that I spent at his office ~~
It occured to me that , many times, it was the Moisture in the air, getting trapped under the coat that was causing the Hot Spots,(I live in Florida),soooo, I not only made sure that the dog was brushed thourghly,(lift outer coat with 1 hand, brush with the other hand, section by section, on and on ), but I also "back brushed" the coat so that it was practicly standing up by itself, then , left it that way !  The air (oxygen)  , could get to the skin,it seemed to work, the hot spots slowed down considerably~~( I don't "show", so it didn't matter about the looks of the dog, I could always smooth Him down if I was gonna' take Him out)I did watch very close for the beginnings of a hot spot, I didn't have to shave the hair, but would pour either Hydrogen peroxide or Listerene on the spot every 4 hours, followed by Bitter Apple" to keep the dog from irritating the area~~This cleared the hot spots up within 2 days, as the resulting infection was stopped immediatley !

hope that this helps
Pamc