Tonight i found a red round sore on crystals UPDATED WITH PICS. *WARNING*maybe a little much* update 7/7*

hinnie . i also found a dead possum in my back yard today. could the 2 be related? she is all red and lost hair. i do not want to put on anything because i do not know what it is. i feel so bad for her my vet is not in the office till monday and I HAVE TO BE AT WORK i have off on tuesday and that is when i can take her. i will try to take a pic to see if anyone can help me here till i can get her to the vet

ETS: I have not seen her bite at it or rub it on the floor. i just brushed her 2 days ago and that was not there

update monday morning:

well with the shaving and the green tea soak she looks 75% better. i am soaking her right now and she is just sitting on it so i know for a fact it is making her feel better. i am so happy it did not get worse.

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Re: Tonight i found a red round sore on crystals UPDATED WITH PICS. *WARNING*maybe a little much

I would take her to another vet or emergency care.

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Re: Tonight i found a red round sore on crystals UPDATED WITH PICS. *WARNING*maybe a little much

It looks like a hot spot to me.. Where do u live?

Re: Tonight i found a red round sore on crystals UPDATED WITH PICS. *WARNING*maybe a little much

Posted by dilb712

It looks like a hot spot to me.. Where do u live?

Re: Tonight i found a red round sore on crystals UPDATED WITH PICS. *WARNING*maybe a little much

Posted by dilb712

It looks like a hot spot to me.. Where do u live?

Message edited 7/6/2008 9:49:04 AM.

Re: Tonight i found a red round sore on crystals UPDATED WITH PICS. *WARNING*maybe a little much

I just brought my parents golden retiriever to the vet for the exact same hing yesterday, it was behind her ear. The vet said it was a hot spot and very common in longer haired animals. He does not know the real casue of it it just happens and heshaved the area and gave her anti-biotics, steroids, a shot and a cleaning spray to keep it from being so itchy. Oh, and a cone around her head but she is a dope and I only left it on her for a few hours and then took it off. Good luck!

Re: Tonight i found a red round sore on crystals UPDATED WITH PICS. *WARNING*maybe a little much

It def looks like a hot spot.
Aww poor thing!

I hope it gets better soon!!

Keep us posted

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Question: What Is A "Hot Spot"?

Hot spots are a common skin problem, but that doesn't mean that they should be overlooked or ignored! Hot spots can happen at any time of the year, with the warmer months being more common. Causes vary, and it is best to visit with your veterinarian to determine the cause and get the appropriate treatment.

Answer: A hot spot is a localized area of skin inflammation and infection. The infection can be superficial or deep. Other common names for this condition include: moist dermatitis, pyotraumatic dermatitis, and acute moist dermatitis. Broken down, "pyo-" refers to "pus", "-traumatic" refers to self-inflicted trauma of biting, licking, scratching, and so on, and "dermatitis" means inflammation of the skin.

These common skin lesions are usually caused (and made worse) by biting, licking, or scratching. The important thing for successful long term treatment of a hot spot is to find the underlying cause to break the cycle of continued skin trauma and resulting inflammation.

Redness, oozing, pain, and itchiness are hallmark signs. Hair loss is commonly present. Sometimes hair can mat over the lesion, obscuring the size and degree of the problem. These lesions can appear suddenly, and grow rapidly in size. It is common for an owner to notice a small area of inflamed skin in the morning (perhaps an inch or couple centimeters in diameter) and come home from work to be met with a large area the size of the palm of a hand. The dog is usually highly agitated, and will not leave the area alone. Some dogs will even growl or snap if the area is touched.

There is usually an inciting factor to initiate the extreme licking and scratching behavior. Look for fleas, mites, or other external parasites, an insect sting or bite, allergies (food, inhalant, contact), or injury (skin wound, scrape, etc.). Some animals have been known to "start" a hot spot out of boredom or stress-related psychological problems

Re: Tonight i found a red round sore on crystals UPDATED WITH PICS. *WARNING*maybe a little much

thanks for the replies. I did shave the area tonight and it was alot bigger but not as bad as it is in the middle. i found home remedies that i can use till i can get her to the vet. one one site it said green tea bags as a compress. so i soked the bags for about 30 min. then pored it onto a wash cloth and had her sit on it. it seemed to really sooth her as she was not crying or flinching. she is now resting and i will do it again in the morning before i leave for work. hopefully with her hair cut away to help air it out and the green tea she will feel a little better till i can get her to the vet on tuesday.

for those who are saying umm hello forget work your furbaby needs medical attention. i know this already and because tomorrow i am the only person at the front desk with a new girl and a new dr. i have no choice but to be at work ... the one's who could cover me are on vacation. if it does get worse tomorrow when i get home the first place i will go is to the vet er, HOPEFULLY it does not. i am also going to pick up another cream on the site i saw to help with it.

Re: Tonight i found a red round sore on crystals UPDATED WITH PICS. *WARNING*maybe a little much* update 7/7*

Hope she feels better!