Dear Dr. Kraemer,! My 2-year-old Frenchie, Lizzy, has developed a huge hot spot🔥on her neck, and it looks quite deep and painful. 😢 It seems to be infected, could you please advise on what might have caused this and how I should go about treating it?
Thank you so much for your help! ❤️ Brendon & Lizzy #FrenchieCare #HotSpotHelp #BulldogHealth #PetFirstAid
Hot Spot Skin Infection in Bulldogs and Fr. Bulldog INTRODUCTION:
Hot Spots also referred to as “bulldog moist dermatitis” or “bulldog moist eczema,” is a condition that can arise from various factors. Bulldog hot spots are localized skin infections that can appear suddenly and become inflamed and painful.
WHAT IS BULLDOG HOT-SPOT INFECTION?
They are characterized as painful, itchy moist red, swelling, and oozing. Hot spots are often caused by allergies, insect bites, or skin infections and require prompt treatment to prevent further irritation and infection.
Bulldog Hot Spot SkinInfection 5 X MUST KNOW
- A hot spot is a self-reflecting itchy acute onset, focal infected moist wound.
- The triggers are often an insect bite, irritating topical product, and allergies.
- Treatment requires itch control, antiseptic wound cleaning, and pain relief.
- Bully therapeutics include topical antiseptics and oral supplements
- Prevention and care include Dr. Kraemer’s Bulldog Hot Spot Bundles.
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Hot Spots in Bulldogs and French Bulldogs / PRESENTATION:
A bulldog hotspot typically presents as a focal area on your bulldog’s skin that appears
- Sticky moist hair
- Ulcertively inflamed oozing wound
- Dark red, discolored skin.
- Infected, purulent wound
- Intense itch focal area
- Painful self-made injury
Common areas are the neck top/bottom, forehead, and airbase
What Causes Bulldog and French Bulldog Hot Spots:
Bulldog hotspots are triggered by an acute intensely itchy skin irritant.
Examples include:
- FLEAS: Bulldog flea bite allergy
- INSECT BITE: Arthropods like spider bites, ant bites, etc.
- ALLERGIC REACTION: an allergic reaction often to plants, trees, grass, or food.
- SKINFOLD DERMATITIS: dampness and moisture provide an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and yeast, such as bulldog skin fold dermatitis.
Hot spots start as an inflamed, itchy, and painful area on the skin, which triggers a relentless cycle of biting and scratching. This self-trauma exacerbates the initial inflammation, increasing the discomfort and itchiness. As the condition progresses, it can lead to a secondary infection known as pyoderma, further compounding the problem.
Hot Spots in Bulldogs / LOCATION:
Hot spots can occur all over the body, but one of the most common areas is under the flap of the ear and neck.
Bulldogs are predisposed to hot spots due to the abundance of moist skin folds around the face and head, which is a breeding ground for bacteria and yeast.
Are French Bulldogs Hot Spot Infection Painful?
Bulldog hot spots result from persistent biting and scratching at a specific area of the skin. Your bulldog may show signs of sensitivity to touch. It’s crucial to inspect the area carefully for redness, bleeding, pus, and signs of infection.
Given the intense pain associated with hot spots, approach and handle the area with great care during medical treatment.
Hot spots are painful!
Hot Spots in Bulldogs / TREATMENT:
Topical treatment can be challenging due to the intense pain, at times some form of sedation is required. Pain medication and anti-inflammatories should be initiated.
1. BULLDOG HOT SPOT CLIP & CLEAN:
We usually try to clip away the fur surrounding the area of irritation, it might not be possible without sedation or anesthesia.
2. BULLDOG HOT SPOT SCRUB & RINSE:
Carefully and thoroughly clean the area with a topical antiseptic rinse to help eliminate bacteria and ease the infection. If the area is to painful to direct contact use antiseptic spray and lotion. For your protection try to place a buster collar, it will also prevent your bully from pawing, licking and biting the area.
3. BULLDOG AND FR. BULLDOG HOT SPOT THERAPEUTICS
- Bully Skinfold Antiseptic Rinse
- Bully Antiseptic Wipe
- Bully Antiseptic Gel
- Bully Hot Spot Spray
- V4B Bully Antiseptic Extra Strength Shampoo
4. HOT SPOT CORTISONE TREATMENT:
We often inject some form of cortisone (topical, oral, or injectable) to help reduce the pain, itch, and inflammation.
5. BULLDOG HOT SPOT ANTIBIOTICS MEDICINE:
We often prescribe topical, oral, or inject an antibiotic to combat bacterial infection (pyoderma).
6. BULLDOG HOT SPOT E-CONE:
Hot spots in Bulldogs and French Bulldogs can lead to severe itching. To prevent further self-trauma and irritation of the affected area, an Elizabethan collar (cone) can be highly beneficial, aiding in the healing process.
7. BULLDOG AND FR. BULLDOG HOT SPOT SUPPLEMENTS
Include bully therapeutic supplements to help:
- Relive pain
- Reduce inflammation
- Bully Fish Oil EFA
- Repair Skin Barrier and Heal Microbiome
- Skin & Coat DermaVet
- Bully Probiotic EZ
- Sooth itch
- Bully ItchLess Chews
Hot Spot Infection Must-Know, Must-Do:
- Fleas: Does your bulldog have fleas?
- 🩺Keep your bulldog on a flea-prevention
- Is your bulldog and/or French bulldog allergic to a particular plant growing outside your home?
- 🩺Remove the allergic plant
- Do you need to clean your bulldog skin folds more often?
- 🩺Use the Bully Antiseptic Skinfolds Wipe and lotion to keep the wrinkles clean
- Does your bulldog know to have allergies?
- 🩺Control and prevent allergies and itch
- Is his neck leash too tight and rubbing his neck?
- 🩺Remove or replace with a harness.
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