Re: [pyrnet] Hot spot

["H&S" <campsite@catskill.net>]

I think I used Ammens (sp?)  powder on my girl when she developed hot spot.
This is a medicated powder.  My pyr developed a hot spot from a food allergy
to soy.  I used Benadryl also.

Heidi in NY


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jan L. Hodges" <Tickbait@pobox.com>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 10:41 AM
Subject: [pyrnet] Hot spot


> I have a question about hotspots my "charge" has been dealing with the
past
> few months. This is his first summer in Oklahoma's heat. He has developed
> two hotspots over his hip area and is quite sensitive.
>
> I have been sitting with him for several weeks and have been brushing him
> and giving him Benadryl per his owner's instructions before she left. But
> the skin seems so sad looking I don't like to think of him suffering.
>
> I received some good suggestions about sunscreen to keep the bare skin
from
> worsening, but upon reflection I realized he doesn't really spend that
much
> time outside since the temps have reached the high 90s and 100's.
>
> I haven't found any fleas during the brushing, which he loves but if there
> is anything I can do to make him more comfortable and allow the skin to
heal
> I would surely appreciate suggestions.
>
> For a few days I was concerned about his lack of interest in his food.
Then
> I discovered he had been climbing up on the counter where I feed the cats
> and helping himself to the canned cat food. Of course, the cat hates him
> now.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jan
>
>
>
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