- Licking, biting and chewing a spot on the skin endlessly.
- The spot suddenly increases in a matter of hours, sometimes with pus
- inside.
- The sore may sometimes ooze pus or blood out.
- The hot spot loses hair.
- The sore smells funny.
- Your usually friendly hairball best friend is now bad tempered and growls at you when you accidentally touch him/her.
If your dog has these symptoms and if the spot seems to breed other spots like it, then your dog may be experiencing what veterinarians call pyotraumatic dermatitis, or hot spots.
A dog hot spots is a very annoying skin lesion that can grow rapidly if left untreated. These infuriating nuisances on your little pooch are not only making him or her suffer, it can also make your doggie friend look like he or she has a contagious disease. By knowing dog hot spots symptoms you will make good decision before act.
