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Friday, September 16, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Hot Spots
Hey Canine Friends!
I've been having some issues with my skin because of this awful heat (seriously, is it EVER going to be down to double digit temperatures again?!). Have ya'll been itchy and miserable too? Some of this just comes with the territory of being a dog and living in Texas. Here's some information for your human parents- so they know what's normal, when they need to take you to the vet, etc. Pass this on to them, will ya?
Hot Spots- I know you've heard of 'em, but would you know one when you saw one? Hotspots are one of the most common, annoying skin problem down here. They are painful, swollen warm patches of skin. I know when I have one, I can't leave it alone. I scratch it, lick it, bite at it, and of course, whine about it. I bet you do too.
Wanna see a picture of one? Yeah, it's gross, sorry. But aren't you glad you'll know when when you see one now?
Ok- so you have a hot spot. Do you just keep messin' with it and pray it goes away on it's own? No. You need to have your parents clip the hair away from the hot spot, clean it, and keep it dry. And for goodness sake, quit chewing and scratching!
Regular grooming can do wonders for your skin. Waggin' Tails will be happy to set up a grooming appointment for you or give you advice on keeping your skin healthy!
I've been having some issues with my skin because of this awful heat (seriously, is it EVER going to be down to double digit temperatures again?!). Have ya'll been itchy and miserable too? Some of this just comes with the territory of being a dog and living in Texas. Here's some information for your human parents- so they know what's normal, when they need to take you to the vet, etc. Pass this on to them, will ya?
Hot Spots- I know you've heard of 'em, but would you know one when you saw one? Hotspots are one of the most common, annoying skin problem down here. They are painful, swollen warm patches of skin. I know when I have one, I can't leave it alone. I scratch it, lick it, bite at it, and of course, whine about it. I bet you do too.
Wanna see a picture of one? Yeah, it's gross, sorry. But aren't you glad you'll know when when you see one now?
Ok- so you have a hot spot. Do you just keep messin' with it and pray it goes away on it's own? No. You need to have your parents clip the hair away from the hot spot, clean it, and keep it dry. And for goodness sake, quit chewing and scratching!
Regular grooming can do wonders for your skin. Waggin' Tails will be happy to set up a grooming appointment for you or give you advice on keeping your skin healthy!
Now, I know hot spots aren't the only thing that's making your skin angry this summer. Want to read more? Click here.
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