Debbie, Having Schipperkes (a very heavy coated breed) here in South Florida where it is HOT and HUMID we get hot spots a lot. If the spot is crusty or very goopy, wash it first with a mix of Povodine Iodine and warm water. Get all the goop and crust off so the area can dry. Then spray with Bactine. After you have it cleaned, the Bactine should stop it from getting goopy again and spraying once a day until the scab is gone should do it. Have found this is the fastest way to clear them up. Hot spots are painful to the dog and the washing and spraying will sting, so be as gentle and loving as you can, but this will clear it up fast and keep it from spreading.
Take care Robyn Bit'O Mischief Waggery Florida _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
