Hot spots are usually caused by food or flea allergies. The foods that cause the most problems are corn, wheat, beef, pork, soy. Some dogs can have allergies to other foods as well. Don't give your pet tap water if your water is fluoridated. Switch your pets food to a high grade natural food.
First you need to treat the sore and then remove the underlying cause to prevent recurrence. Trim the hair around the sore to prevent further spread of in the infection. Gently wash the area with a natural organic soap and rinse well.
Home Remedy: Boil water and put in a tea bag (black or green tea). The tannic acid helps dry up the moist places. Let it steep for 10 minutes or so. Remove the tea bag and let it cool to room temperature. Once it's cool, press the tea bag onto the hot spot. Wrap in place for a half and hour. Do this 2-3 times a day.
You can also smear on some Vitamin E oil or fresh aloe vera gel (from the living plant or in a liquid from a health food store).
Pet Silk is available at pet stores. It is organic with 100% natural oils, it protects and soothes the wound.
If these natural solutions don't work, take him to a holistic veterinarian.
First you need to treat the sore and then remove the underlying cause to prevent recurrence. Trim the hair around the sore to prevent further spread of in the infection. Gently wash the area with a natural organic soap and rinse well.
Home Remedy: Boil water and put in a tea bag (black or green tea). The tannic acid helps dry up the moist places. Let it steep for 10 minutes or so. Remove the tea bag and let it cool to room temperature. Once it's cool, press the tea bag onto the hot spot. Wrap in place for a half and hour. Do this 2-3 times a day.
You can also smear on some Vitamin E oil or fresh aloe vera gel (from the living plant or in a liquid from a health food store).
Pet Silk is available at pet stores. It is organic with 100% natural oils, it protects and soothes the wound.
If these natural solutions don't work, take him to a holistic veterinarian.
