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Question by Tristan
Submitted on 11/3/2003
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I've a Golden Retriever who gets several hots spots a year. It gets expensive going to the vet, sometimes multiple visits per incident. What are hot spots and what inexpensive remedies work well?


Answer by IRAH
Submitted on 3/31/2004
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My golden retriever has gotten a couple of hot spots (at two different times) on his cheeks (one cheek one time then the other cheek the next).  Like you, we visit the vet at least twice so they can shave off the hair on the hotspot (I couldn't do it myself because he moves around a lot and doesn't like the clipper next to his face).  I clean the "wound" with a slightly warm rag.  then, i apply some cream that the vet gave him. He's also taking some oral medicine.  I found out that medicines online are cheaper so I will pick up the next batch of his medication there instead.  Other than that, I think we (and so are they) are pretty much stuck with the hotspot.  Sorry I couldn't give you more information.  But watch out for constant scratching.  They do get worse fast though...

 

Answer by Brina
Submitted on 12/9/2006
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im not shure about them but my counsins golden- Doodle gets them to i guess its  the golden's

 

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