Owwie on Nala! :( *pic*

[Kfamr]

If anything else could freaking go wrong this week... this is it.
I was looking at Nala while sitting on the front porch and noticed her hair raised a bit. (I didn't notice this at all this whole week, neither did anyone else. She didn't seemed bothered by it at all.


We cleaned it with peroxide, she didn't even notice or bother with it. It's in a spot on her back to where she can't reach it, so it's not something she licked.
My parents guess were that she ran into the lemon tree or something. I have no clue.

Any ideas? What else can I do for it. Great, now everyone at the PT meetings going to thing i'm some horrible person. Nala has a gross spot on her back, Kiara has a hairless spot on her paw (where she bipped it against the pool), and my back porch smells horrible from getting rained in! GREEEAATT.



Why does everything go wrong at the same time?

[petslover]

Noone is going to think your a bad pet owner. Things happen. Your a great pet owner. Your animals adore you.

[flamepony12]

I'm sorry, Kay, and I hope Nala feels better soon!

[caseysmom]

Kay, I just bought the tee trea oil for fleas and it says on the bottle to be used on abrasions, you could try diluting some of that and applying as long as she can't lick it off.

I have sore on my foot and tried some last night, it seemed to help.

[CagneyDog]

I'm sorry Kay

Poor Nala, that looks painful!

[wolf_Q]

Aw poor Nala....it's not your fault that happened so don't blame yourself. It resembles a hot spot, you may want to talk to a vet if it doesn't go away fairly soon.

[Kfamr]

I thought maybe it was a hot spot too, but don't those happen from a dog scratching or licking at a certain irritated spot? She can't reach it with her paw or mouth.

[caseysmom]

Kay, When bubba was a bit younger he had ringworm, from your picture it doesn't really look like that but if you see any more spots you could suspect that.

Not trying to scare you just another thing they can get if they are around other dogs. It really wasn't so bad I did have to shampoo him every other day and put the ointment on 3 times a day but surprisingly Casey never got it or me and the kids.

[luvofallhorses]

Kay,

My mom used to be a vetinary assistant and it is most defintiely a hot spot and needs to be treated by a vet asap. Feel better soon Nala!!

[wolf_Q]

Apparently hot spots can be caused by a variety of things....could be from moisture....

Also known as Summer Sores or Moist Eczema, Hot Spots can seemingly appear spontaneously anywhere on a dog's body and the area involved can rapidly spread. This moist, raw skin disorder has a variety of causes but the most consistent factor is bacteria. There are a number of kinds of bacteria that can be cultured from a "hot spot" and fortunately most respond to oral and topical antibiotics. Anything that irritates or breaks the skin can create the environment for bacterial contamination if the skin surface has just a bit of moisture on it. That moisture can be present from a recently given bath, from swimming or being out in the rain, from rolling in wet grass or even from a slightly oozing sore that provides nutrients for bacteria. For some reason, cats rarely acquire Hot Spots; dermatological problems in our feline friends are far less common than in the dog.

Here's a couple of links
http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/hotspots.html
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/hotspots.html

[Kfamr]

GREAT.

The vets are %#@$ing closed.


Is there anything I can do for it until I can get her in?

I was just searching on this website:
http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/dogd...a/hotspots.htm

I think i'll try a cool tea bag. Do you think a cold bath would hurt her?

I'm so horrible. Ugh. I hate when there's something going on with my animals and I can't do anything about it.

[IRescue452]

Poor Nala. You don't have a bad owner, and to prove that you must ask for extra treats and lovin' til you feel better .

[petslover]

You can always get over the counter medicine to treat it. We always or you can always just wrap it up for her.

[Jadapit]

Kay,
I went goggling, and found this. Hope it helps. There is all sorts of info on google for hot spots.
Remedies for Various Skin Ailments:

* Some ways to soothe insect bites, hot spots, and other skin conditions:

** Dab with milk of magnesia to calm irritated skin.

** Aloe vera from plants and creams. Apply gel directly on the spot. Or dilute with water, put it in a spray bottle and spray it on the spot.

** Dab with organic apple cider vinegar.

** Saturate a cotton ball with witch hazel and apply on hot spots for several days.

** Apply a mixture of baking soda and water to the affected areas. This also helps soothe itchy human skin in case you, too, have a sting, rash or poison ivy.

** Epsom salt: mix 1 teaspoon in 2 cups of warm water for drawing out infection and bathing itchy paws and skin.

** Combine 3 capsules of sage, 1/4 teaspoon of Epsom salts and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Cool to room temperature, then strain out the sage. Store in a spray bottle or jar in the refrigerator to keep fresh. Apply to the affected area several times a day.

** Emu oil is a natural, soothing substance that helps treat canine skin ailments such as ringworm, flea bites, bee stings, rashes, hot spots and lacerations. Apply on the affected area.

** Aveeno. Mix a package of Aveeno oatmeal bath powder with 2 cups of water, wet the dog down with cool water, then apply the Aveeno mix. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Then rinse off with cool water and towel dry.

** Petkin Reliefstick, which comes packaged like a stick deodorant. It contains natural ingredients to cool the skin as well as reduce redness and swelling and promote healing -- plus a safe licking deterrent.

** Petroleum jelly or Bag Balm - use either to seal in moisture. Also excellent for chaffed paw pads.

[RobiLee]

Hey there, Nala Bala! Heal up soon, ya hear? Quit making mommy get so worried.

Ease up on yourself, mom! Things are going to be just fine and I know you'll take care of the problem.

Hugs...Robin