by Elizabeth Racine, DVM Hot spots are one of the most common skin conditions in dogs, particularly in the summer months. These painful, oozing sores can appear seemingly out of nowhere and often spread rapidly. While hot spots are frustrating to deal with, they can...
Overview of hot spots Hot spots, technically called acute moist dermatitis or superficial canine pyoderma, usually appear as localized, moist, reddish sores. Hot spots are the result of a bacterial infection: something irritates your dog’s skin and the irritation...
