Hot Spot Remedy

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nice newfie

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Should your Newf develop a "hot spot", here is a recipe that works, and the spot usually clears up with in a couple of days.
Into a cup, put two tea bags, cover with 1/4 cup boiling water. Steep 45 minutes.
Squeeese tea bags into the cup, add 1/4 rubbing alcohol and 2 aspirins.
Put this mixture into a spray bottle. Shake it before each use. and spray on several times daily.

The tannic acid in teh tea draws the infection. the rubbing alcolhal dreis the spot. The aspirin stops any itching.

Had this from my breeder, Thought I'd share. Karen
 
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nice newfie

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It's me again, Pardon the spelling mistakes in the first post.In too much of a hurry to check spelling/typing. Sorry
 
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Miyax

Inactive Member
Added to my log of information. Thanks very much!


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"... beauty without vanity
strength without insolence
courage without ferocity
and all the virtues of man without his vices"
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mollysmom

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Thanks Karen, one of my goldens has a nasty hot spot on the outside lower thigh right now. He's notorious for getting this nasty things, ear infections, he's the only one with all the allergies. I'll try your remedy. Sounds lots less expensive than the medication from the vet. Linda
 
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AmyPC

Inactive Member
I'm definitely keeping this recipe!

Rory had never had a hotspot, and I just assumed she was one of the lucky Newfs that didn't get them.

But when I was grooming her the other day I found what I think was one of the top of the base of her tail! It was YUCKY. It had crusted over. It also had an unpleasant odour when I groomed around the area.

Does this sound like a hot spot? What exactly are they from?

I used savlon antiseptic cream but would prefer something more natural.
 
mudji

mudji

New member
I have found that lavendar essential oil used in aromatherapy, available at most health food stores or even in the grocery stores in the organic section, is the best natural cure for hot spots. Just place a drop where the problem is, rub it in, and it will be gone. Your dog will smell great, provided you like the smell of lavender. It's antifungal, antibacterial, and can be ingested with no problem. Even use it on ant bits, mosquito bites, or any other place on a human that may itch.

All natural, works well...... Newf AND human tested in Maine and in South Carolina.....

hannah

[This message has been edited by mudji (edited 03-07-2002).]
 
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Charlie

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What about tea tree oil? It too is antifungal and anti-bacterial. I use it all the time on myself for small cuts on my hands from gradening, paper cuts, bug bites, cold sores and the occasional (ahem) pimple. I'm just not sure about dogs since they lick themselves - if tea tree can be ingested. But I wouldn't have a medicine chest without it.
 
Jeannie

Jeannie

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I would never use tea tree oil on a dog. I know there are many shampoos out there for dogs where the main ingredient is tea tree oil. When those shampoos first came out I did a LOT of research on it. Seems the tea tree oil can effect some dog's nervous systems and paralyze them--most was temporary. They did not mention many breeds of dogs that this happened to, but they did say it was most prominent in the Landseer Newfoundland. Me? I won't use it.

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Charlie

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Thanks Jeannie - I hadn't heard about this reaction with dogs. I'll know not to use in future.

Caroline aka Charlie
 
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