Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog has a hot spot - how to manage it?
By Palmer, Lee E·Published in Journal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals·2018·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Picture This: Management of Canine Pyotraumatic Dermatitis (a.k.a., Hot Spot).
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with a hot spot, which is a painful, itchy skin sore caused by scratching or biting, was brought in for treatment. These sores can develop quickly and are very uncomfortable for pets. The veterinarian diagnosed the condition and provided treatment to relieve the itching and heal the skin. With proper care, the dog was able to recover and return to normal activities without the distraction of the hot spot.
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Abstract
Pyotraumatic dermatitis (a.k.a., hot spot) is a rapidly developing, superficial, moist, exudative dermatitis commonly induced by self-inflicted trauma. Although not acutely life threatening, these lesions are extremely pruritic and distracting and significantly interfere with the canine's operational effectiveness and ability to stay on task. The review discusses a case, including clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29889965/