[PyrNet-L] Re: Hot Spot Treatment

[Dancingpyr@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/27/2000 7:46:59 AM EST, chiefcrazyhorse@prodigy.net 
writes:

<< athletes foot medicine .. stops burning and itching ... can it be used 
safely on hot spots >>

Guess the real question is what is causing the hot spot?  If it is a fungal 
infection, then I would think the athletes foot medicine would be of benefit. 
 But if it's not, then it's a waste of money and effort.  Hence this little 
story --  Back in February, Zoe was "supposed" to have ringworm, and the vet 
said to use an athletes foot medicine on the spot, in addition to giving her 
the tablets.  Well, after a month of treating both internally and externally, 
it was no better.  (And, BTW, none of the other dogs, cats, goats, or humans 
had come down with ringworm!).  Well, we went to our regular vet, and come to 
find out, it wasn't ringworm at all, but an ingrown whisker!  It had gotten 
infected, and with a weeks worth of antibiotics, and some Otomax cream, the 
site is now showing improvement.

Robyn
dancingpyr@aol.com
Taylors, SC