The Woof Blog: Pet Care Tips for East Bay Owners

Golden Retriever with Hot Spot Quick Guide: Dog Hot Spots at a Glance What they are: Known as Acute Moist Dermatitis, a hot spot is a rapid-onset bacterial skin infection that causes red, raw, oozing, and painful lesions. Primary causes: Triggered by anything that causes obsessive scratching or biting, including trapped moisture (from swimming/baths), fleas, matted fur, allergies, and separation anxiety. Immediate treatment: Safely clip the hair around the wound, clean the