Pug has red, scabby skin and hair loss on neck. Is it a hot spot?

This is probably due to a severe allergy, although it could also be fleas or mites. First of all, in order to rule out skin parasites, you will need to treat Lila with a high quality flea treatment (e.g. advocate or advantage), then get her to the vet to perform a skin scrape - this might reveal an infection or a mite infestation. If all of those came back negative, the next step is to treat the allergy symptomatically and try discovering the cause of the allergy. Some medications can be given by the vet in order to repair the skin lesions (steroids and antibiotics). simultaneously you should start her on a prescription hypoallergenic diet for at least 2 months. Hopefully you will see some results after all this, if not you and your vet should consider putting her on a long term allergy treatment (Atopica or Apoquel).

Although I can't tell for sure, the area in the picture appears to be a hotspot. A hotspot occurs when an animal scratches or chews at an area to the point of causing trauma to the skin. Often times these areas are moist and very irritated but a large scab can form after some time has passed. Given the location of the lesion, I would be concerned that Lola has been scratching at her ear. I would monitor her for shaking of the head, discharge or redness in the ears or scratching at that area. If you notice any of these signs, she may have an ear infection. Other potential causes for the lesion other than a hot spot would be trauma, mange or an auto-immune issue. If the lesion is not resolving or seems to be getting worse, I would recommend that you have Lola seen by your veterinarian. They may recommend a skin scraping or cytology to better determine what is going on.

Those spots on Pugsy could be several things including fleas (even if you don;t see them, they could be present), allergies, skin mites, bacterial infection or endocrine disease. Because these lesions are pretty wide spread, I recommend to have him examined as soon as the vet can get him in. Until then, there are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions once a day (not his whole body, just the lesions). Also protect the area from trauma by having your pup wear an elizabethan collar at all times. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

It does look like a hot spot, aka moist dermatitis. Ideally, Titus should be examined by your veterinarian for confirmation. He will likely need the area shaved and cleaned. An e-collar (cone). May be needed to prevent scratching or rubbing. Your veterinarian will decide whether to treat topically, systemically or both. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications may be dispensed.

Hey! I would recommend either taking to a veterinarian or clipping the hair. It looks like what we refer to as a hot spot or moist pyoderma. This is a superficial skin infection. You can try medicated shampoos but might need antibiotics from a vet. Most of the time this happens due to an allergy and itchy skin.

There are a variety of over he counter sprays that contain a topical corticosteroid like hydrocortisone and sometimes an antibiotic that are intended to use on hot spots, although I’m not quite sure what would be available near you. Sometimes clipping the hair short over the hot spot and washing with a mild soap is enough to take care of it. It’s best to have your vet confirm that the lesions are indeed hot spots and to look for underlying skin conditions like fleas or allergies that may have predisposed Okis to developing the spots. He may also need a prescription to help relieve itching.

It sounds like it was a hot spot that is now trying to heal with the scab. You can try applying topical "hot spot" spray/cream from your local pet store on the wound area twice a day to see if this can get it to heal completely. You should also cleanse the area with and antiseptic (iodine diluted 50:50 with warm water) or a mild soap (ie. Dove) and warm water. Hot spots are usually caused by excessive licking of the skin due to a topical parasite (fleas) or a scratch on the skin. Make sure that Lugs is up to date on flea/tick preventatives (i.e. Bravecto, Nexgard, Trifexis, Advantage Multi).