Our Bully, Basil, had hot spots on his back. This is his second time getting them (the first time we took him to the vet). We shaved the area, and it was healing well. Two days ago, the dog came in the house after his morning pee, and his face was red. Soon his face swelled up (it was so swollen, I couldn't even lift or move his nose rope). We gave him Benadryl right away, and the swelling went down within a couple of hours. Once it was down, you could see the red welts all over his tummy and face. I don't know what bit him, but I hope he doesn't get into it again! The bites and swelling are under control now, but it seems to have triggered more hot spots...mainly on his face. The one under his chin seems to be healing, but I am worried about the ones in the wrinkles under his eyes, where the tear stains usually are. I clean and dry them the best I can. I can't let him on carpet right now, or he rubs his face raw and bleeding. So my questions are:
1. Is there anything else I can do to help the hot spots under his eyes? Will cornstarch help, or hurt it to dry it out? I currently clean it with baby wipes, or antibacterial soap.
2. He seems to be very prone to hot spots. I seem to trigger skin conditions whenever I bathe him, even when I dry him the best I can. Any advice on how to prevent them? I've tried spray for hot spots (he HATES it), and heard vinegar in the water can help.
3. He STINKS right now, from the hot spots. Can he have a bath when he has them, or will that make it worse?
Until then, he looks like our Junkyard dog...all scabby with patches of fur missing off his back. Luckily he doesn't act like one and is gentle and patiently waits for me to clean those sore spots!
1. Is there anything else I can do to help the hot spots under his eyes? Will cornstarch help, or hurt it to dry it out? I currently clean it with baby wipes, or antibacterial soap.
2. He seems to be very prone to hot spots. I seem to trigger skin conditions whenever I bathe him, even when I dry him the best I can. Any advice on how to prevent them? I've tried spray for hot spots (he HATES it), and heard vinegar in the water can help.
3. He STINKS right now, from the hot spots. Can he have a bath when he has them, or will that make it worse?
Until then, he looks like our Junkyard dog...all scabby with patches of fur missing off his back. Luckily he doesn't act like one and is gentle and patiently waits for me to clean those sore spots!