My dog has raw, red skin after matted fur removal. Is it a hotspot?

It sounds like she has a hotspot which could be secondary to allergies and/or an infection. The best thing would be to have your vet take a look at it to determine the best way to treat. She may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and or a corticosteroid to treat and your vet can prescribe. If you can't take her to a vet than you could clean the area with an antiseptic wound cleaner but if she keeps scratching the area than it will not heal. Covering the area probably will not work but you could get an E-collar to prevent her from scratching.

Hello, and thanks for your question about Maki. This could have been a hot spot, but it could also be something else, such as an abscess (deeper infection), skin mites, etc. I'm a bit unclear as to if that first picture was an earlier picture, and the second one is how the area looks now? The two photos are very different - the area looks much smaller and more moist in the first photo. However, I'm concerned about the size of that bald patch in the second picture, and the fact that the fur still looks wet - which would indicate to me that the underlying issue is not yet cured. I recommend having Maki seen by a vet, where they can better look at those lesions, and start him on oral antibiotics if that's indicated. Hope this helps!

It is likely dermatitis, ie bacterial infection, as the skin may be irritated from the shaving and the hotspot likely was infected with bacteria. Steroid ointment will not help, but rather make it worse. Your dog will likely need prescription antibiotics from your veterinarian after an exam and cleaning and disinfecting the site.

I looks like a hot spot. I suggest you use apply hydrocortisone spray or hydrocortisone cream to the affected area 2 times per day. If after a week or so it is not looking better then he should see your vet. ( https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/hot-spots/ )

Hi ! Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This does not look like a hotspot, it looks very dry, superficial and in the process of healing. Does Toby have a synthetic blanket where he lies on ? It could be contact dermatitis or an injury that was caused by play . The positive things are that it does not look infected and that it is not bothering Toby. I would say, if it is hot to touch, have it checked over if not you could give it another 2-3 days to see if it is continuing to improve on its own. I would not apply any home remedies, your vet will probably prescribe some ointment if you need to go and see it. Hope this helps !

I wouldn't put steroid cream on it, because this could make it much worse. Hot spots usually have an infection present, which will flourish in the presence of steroids. It appears to be minor based on your description, so you can try a couple of things at home to help this. 1) Wash the area with warm water and a medicated shampoo (can get this at the pet store) once a day. Use a cloth and gently wipe away the scabs. Do not scrub, because it will irritate the skin more. It's OK if all of the scabs do not come off in each washing. 2) Make sure the area is completely dry after washing. You should start seeing good results within a week after starting this. It may take a few weeks before it's completely cleared. If two weeks go by and it's not getting any better, then it's best to have a veterinarian exam it. Also, if it appears to get worse, then it's best to take her the vet for treatment. I hope that helps and this gets cleared up soon.

This may be a hotspot, abscess, or insect/spider bite if just the skin is involved. If there is a mass associated with it then salivary or lymph node origin could be associated as well. Willow should really see a vet to make sure there is no abscess or mass. If there is an abscess it may need to be drained. If a mass is present it should be sampled. Either way based on what you describe antibiotics and anti inflammatories may need to be prescribed to help her feel better. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!