Hot Spots & Irritated Skin:
Pet owners should be vigilant about environmental, dietary, and situational factors that may irritate your pet’s skin, including: allergies, fleas, tick bites, matted/thick/dirty fur, sunburn, wet fur, or anal sac disease. Such issues can lead your pet to chew, lick, bite, and scratch those areas—sometimes with little relief, which can be very painful and dangerous for them. Chewing may also stem from boredom. Hot spots and inflammation can develop quickly after your pet starts scratching and biting these affected areas, leading to painful, red, and moist irritated lesions. These lesions are known as hot spots, or acute moist dermatitis, and require immediate attention.
Tips For Preventing Hot Spots:
- Regularly groom your dog and keep their fur trimmed short.
- Utilize flea & tick treatments as recommended by your veterinarian.
- Keep your pet active and healthy. Provide a good diet, ample exercise, and playtime to prevent boredom.
- Thoroughly dry your pet after bathing and clean and dry them post-swim in the lake or ocean.
It’s crucial to identify the underlying cause of the issue, so consult your veterinarian if hot spots persist. In between vet visits, the Veterinary Formula Clinical Care Hot Spot & Itch Relief line includes Hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid for managing itching and inflammation, alongside Lidocaine, an over-the-counter analgesic for pain relief.
Description:
Lidocaine & Hydrocortisone alleviate itching, redness, and swelling. Colloidal Oatmeal & Aloe Vera offer soothing & moisturizing comfort. Formulated with Lactic Acid to enhance the absorption of healing & soothing ingredients. pH balanced.
For optimal relief, condition with Veterinary Formula Clinical Care Hot Spot & Itch Relief Medicated Conditioner. Use Veterinary Formula Clinical Care Hot Spot & Itch Relief Spray between baths to relieve symptoms and promote healing. For topical application only on dogs and cats.
More Information:
- The shampoo alleviates skin issues and hot spots. Common causes include a weakened immune system, allergies, and insect bites.
- Symptoms of these issues may include itching, swelling, redness, warmth, moistness, bleeding, and occasionally pus.
- Colloidal Oatmeal, Aloe Vera, and Alpha Hydroxy Acids soothe, moisturize, and protect the skin.
- It helps rebuild the epidermal layer of skin. Itching, redness, and swelling will diminish.
- Discourages the urge to lick, bite, or gnaw at affected areas.
- Use alongside Veterinary Formula Clinical Care Hot Spot & Itch Relief Conditioner and Veterinary Formula Clinical Care Hot Spot & Itch Relief Spray.