Sunday, September 22, 2013

Dog Skin

One of the most common skin problems requiring a vet’s help is the “hot spot”–a bacterial infection officially called pyrotraumatic dermatitis, or moist eczema. Hot spots begin as infected bites or scratches, and as the infection spreads–very rapidly–hair falls out, pus forms, and the area begins to smell awful. The spot even feels warm.

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