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

[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.