Cinder: "It was just a lil *itch* ~~~ NOW it's ...

[Freedom]

Aw Cinder, even when you aren't quite up to snuff, I so enjoy reading your post and the entire thread!

For bichons with hot spots, we are told to add some salmon to the diet to help with the healing. Can't hurt (unless you are allergic to fish!), and tastes great!

Take care sweetie, we still luv ya darlin'!

[pitc9]

Hope your feeling better soon!!

[cassiesmom]

Cinder, what is a "hot spot"? I'm sorry that it itches and I hope it will heal up very fast.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Cinder, what is a "hot spot"?

Short Answer: A NASTY **itch**!

Long Answer:

Pyotraumatic Dermatitis (aka "Hot Spots")
Hot spots occur as single, intensely pruitic (itchy) lesions resulting from self-inflicted trauma to the skin. These lesions can appear within minutes and predominantly occur when allergic reactions within the skin cause a sensation of itchiness or pain. The dog attempts to alleviate the symptom by licking, chewing, or scratching which leads to trauma and further inflammation to the skin. Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers, St. Bernards, Collies, and German Shepherds show an increased breed predisposition for developing hot spots most likely because these breeds have a higher incidence for allergic reactions which are the number one underlying cause for hot spots.

Cause: The most common causes for hot spot development in the dog are allergic conditions associated with: flea allergies, atopy, food allergy, parasites (mange), anal gland problems, clipping and grooming (which can cause localized inflammation of the skin), or skin infection. Yeast infections, drug reactions, and autoimmune disorders are less commonly the cause of hot spots. ...(continued) ...

Above quoted from: http://www.labbies.com/Secondary_Skin_Allergies.htm

Article continues on with additional information - good reading.

[Randi]

Cinder, itchy skin is no fun, so I'm glad to hear you got some stuff for it - even though you had to get shaved. But don't you worry, your wonderful fur will grow back in a few months.

Now, if you play your cards right, you'll get extra treats! Hope you'll heal up fast!

[cassiesmom]

Hot spots occur as single, intensely pruritic (itchy) lesions resulting from self-inflicted trauma to the skin. The dog attempts to alleviate the symptom by licking, chewing, or scratching which leads to trauma and further inflammation to the skin. The most common causes for hot spot development in the dog are allergic conditions associated with: flea allergies, atopy, food allergy, parasites (mange), anal gland problems, clipping and grooming (which can cause localized inflammation of the skin), or skin infection. Article continues on with additional information - good reading.

Awwww, Cinder! Please, pretty please, try not to scratch. I am guessing you can't have an anti-itch medicine on there because of what might happen if you were to lick it off. So please, and this is from a nurse, please try not to scratch. Your Dad's anti-lickers are no fun but the spot needs to heal. I promise I won't look at the shaved patch, just your beautiful face.

[lizbud]

Cinder, sorry to hear about your trouble spot, but hope you clear up
very soon. The crew cut area desn't look that bad sweetie.