https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/tags/hot-spots/Recent content in Hot Spots on Dermagic JournalHugoen-gbThu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/gunners-butt-grows-new-fur-gunner-lost-hair-and-skin-went-black-after-surgery/Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:01:41 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/gunners-butt-grows-new-fur-gunner-lost-hair-and-skin-went-black-after-surgery/Gunner had surgery in 2011. After the surgical shave, his hair never came back and his skin turned black. Daily Skin Rescue Lotion brought the lot back — pink skin, whiskers, fur and all. What went wrong: a close surgical shave Gunner went in for surgery in 2011. The surgical team shaved him close — close enough that months later, the crisp outline of the razor was still visible on his rear.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/grass-pollen-allergy-in-dogs/Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:35:43 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/grass-pollen-allergy-in-dogs/Grass pollen allergy in dogs doesn’t show up as a runny nose — it shows up as itchy paws, hot spots and a miserable, scratching pet. Here’s how to manage it. Not the same as hay fever Grass pollen allergy in dogs is fairly common. You’d expect — since grass pollen is an inhaled allergen — that symptoms would mirror what humans experience: runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes. They don’t.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/how-to-help-you-dogs-skin-allergies-in-spring/Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:53:55 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/how-to-help-you-dogs-skin-allergies-in-spring/Spring brings pollen, blossom, fresh grass — and a wave of seasonal allergies in dogs. Here’s how to spot the flare-up early and the natural products that bring fast relief. The seasonal pattern Does your dog suffer from seasonal allergies — breaking out in hot spots, itchy skin, or canine dermatitis at the same time each year? With spring here, many owners are seeing the familiar symptoms reappear after hoping they had gone for good.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/our-happy-customers/Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:26:14 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/our-happy-customers/Real customers, real dogs, real cats. A small selection of unsolicited reviews of Dermagic products from owners who tried everything else first. Shampoo bars from Australia “Those shampoo bars are the best things I’ve ever used. Thanks again.” — Nathan, Australia Black skin after a groomer visit “I just wanted to leave positive feedback on DERMagic shampoo. After my dog went to a professional groomer for the first time, her belly started turning black within the week.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/golden-retrievers-suffer-from-skin-conditions-too/Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:57:43 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/golden-retrievers-suffer-from-skin-conditions-too/Golden Retrievers are stunning dogs — but the same thick golden coat that makes them beautiful also makes them prone to hot spots, seborrhoea and allergies. Here’s how to spot the trouble and treat it naturally. Why this breed needs extra skin care Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular working and family dogs in the world — clever, friendly, capable as guide dogs, hearing dogs and detection dogs, and easy to live with at home.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/dermagic-feline-skin-rescue-lotion/Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:38:38 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/dermagic-feline-skin-rescue-lotion/Dermagic Feline Skin Rescue Lotion is a topical lotion built specifically for cats — fast, natural relief from hot spots, scaly skin, flea allergies and dermatitis. Here’s exactly what’s in it and why each ingredient is there. Built for cats Cats are not small dogs, and their skin doesn’t tolerate dog products. The Feline Skin Rescue Lotion is formulated specifically for feline pH and sensitivities — the same principles as the canine lotion, tuned for cats.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-is-canine-atopic-dermatitis/Fri, 02 Aug 2013 09:26:12 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-is-canine-atopic-dermatitis/Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common — and most miserable — skin conditions in dogs. Here’s what it is, why it tends to worsen with age, and how to keep your dog comfortable without falling into the steroid trap. What it actually is Most owners whose dog has just been diagnosed with canine atopic dermatitis are surprised. Allergies are as common in pets as they are in people, and they cause just as much suffering.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/hot-spots-on-dogs-and-how-to-treat-them/Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:49:24 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/hot-spots-on-dogs-and-how-to-treat-them/A hot spot is a wet, painful, infected patch of skin that can spread alarmingly fast. Here’s what triggers them, how to stop the cycle, and the natural treatment that clears the infection. What a hot spot is A hot spot — also referred to as pyotraumatic or moist dermatitis — is a condition where a patch of skin has become inflamed and infected. The affected skin is typically seen as a wet, oozing, reddened patch that’s painful and very uncomfortable for the dog.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/hot-spots-rashes-and-dog-skin-irritations/Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:06:35 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/hot-spots-rashes-and-dog-skin-irritations/Hot spots, rashes, and skin irritations are among the most common complaints in dogs and cats. The trigger varies, but the engine driving the misery is almost always the same: infection. Here’s how to recognise what’s happening and what to do. What a hot spot actually is One of the most common medical complaints in dogs and cats is the familiar “hot spot” — also called acute moist dermatitis.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/dog-skin-allergies/Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/dog-skin-allergies/Skin allergies are common in dogs and they’re miserable — for the dog and the owner. Here’s how to recognise the three main types, why steroids often make things worse, and how to bring real relief naturally. Why skin allergies are so common It’s very common for our pets to suffer from skin allergies. The triggers can come from almost anywhere — mould spores, food ingredients, plastic food dishes, carpet chemicals, pet beds, lawn treatments.