Treating Dog Hot Spots with Home Remedies

Treating Dog Hot Spots with Home Remedies – I love my dogs, but veterinarian costs can add up fast. Lucky for my readers, I’m in a group of homesteaders and the topic came up.

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All I can say is that I’m so happy I stumbled across the wisdom from this group because I’ve already saved some money this year using some of their ideas.

Before coming across this advice, I would have to bring my dog to the veterinarian where he would have to be sedated before he would allow the vets to shave him because of painful previous experiences.

Now, by simply using two simple products, Paddington’s hot spots are cured fast without the expense or pain. Click on to the pictures below for pricing and to read the reviews.

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Here are the Tips on Treating Dog Hot Spots with Home Remedies:

1. Prevent Licking of the Hot Spot

The first step is to keep your dog from licking his or her hot spot.

You can use a cone, but to make your baby more comfortable a fabric cone works better and makes for a happier pup.

The fabric dog cone collar makes it easier for my dog to get around and sleep than the typical plastic version. Here’s a Soft Dog Cone Collar on Amazon.

2. Treat the Hot Spot Wound

One of the homesteaders said to use Raw Manuka Honey to put on the sore.

Lots of people agreed that using this type of honey would be the best solution, so that’s what I tried.

This is the Raw Manuka Honey I used.

I’m happy to report that my baby’s wound is now healed with these two simple steps. Those weren’t the only suggestions given. Here are a few more:

3. Speed up the Healing of Hot Spots

After looking at the Amazon reviews, it seems that others agree to keep this product on hand to speed up the healing of any open wound.

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4. Solve Ear Infections

This is an ear solution that helps eliminate ear infections.

My dog’s hot spot always comes after getting a slight ear infection, so I keep this on hand and use it the minute I notice any discomfort in either one of his ears.

I purchase Zymox on Amazon here.

5. Herbal Spray for Hot Spots

A few people mentioned this spray as an amazing product to have on hand for healing cuts and wounds fast. You can find it here.

I hope you enjoyed Treating Dog Hot Spots with Home Remedies and it saves you from a trip to the vet’s office.

The best thing to do is have the products on hand, so you can treat the hot spot right away. Make sure if the wound enlarges or your dog is in discomfort, take him into the vet.