Antibiotic and Anti-itch Creams
Antibiotic creams like Neosporin work as well on dogs as they do on humans. The antibiotics are foremost because the real danger with dog hotspots is not the wound itself but the infection caused by malignant bacteria. Once the bacteria gets a foot hold the sore can increase in size at a rapid rate. Anti-itch creams (hydrocortisone) are also helpful because they relieve the painful itching sensation at the hotspot, causing your dog to worry at the area less. Be particular with these creams though, they aren't meant to be ingested and your dog may try to lick them off. Also be conservative in the whole you apply, too much cream and the wound won't dry out as it needs to in order to heal.
Vitamine
Vitamin E
Another choice is to use vitamin E, both externally and internally. Vitamin E is a very useful supplement for dogs, and is far safer for your dog to ingest than antibiotic creams. Simply buy capsules at the store and then puncture them to let the fluid out onto the wound. Consider implementing vitamin E as a quarterly supplement for your dog as well.
Black Tea
For a very natural coming use black tea compresses to help dry the wound and relieve itching. You want to use black tea because it contains the tannic acids which will help combat the infection and itchiness and to help dry out the wound. Simply steep a tea bag in hot water for a miniature and take off the bag to let it cool. When it has cooled a bit apply it to the dog hotspot and leave it for about five minutes. Repeat this course several times a day for maximum efficiency.
Dog hotspots can be very serious, and it is foremost to go to your vet if you think the hotspot is getting out of hand. Dog hotspots don't have to be the end of the world, they're just a small, and rather itchy, bump in the road.
Home Remedies For Dog Hotspots
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