Hot spots.

[Bbattleship]

I have a two year old female, newf. We're on the coast in Virginia and this summer has been a bit hotter than most. She's been getting spots in her chin mostly and a few smaller ones around her body.
I'm looking for general information on hot spots, how to care for them, and how to avoid them.

Thank you!

 

[wrknnwf]

The best way to avoid them is to keep her thoroughly combed out and dry. Keep her indoors and cool and use a dog dryer if she swims. If she gets one, clip the hair around the spot and again, keep the area dry. Don't let her lick them.

 

[Kimkc]

I sent you a message, bbattleship! When we first adopted our Newf 6 months ago, she kept getting hot spots....one right after the other. No matter what we did! I took everyone's advice and invested in a good canine dryer (k9-iii). We blow her coat out every few days and if she swims. It has worked wonders. I'm serious when I say, before this, she wore her cone for 6 weeks straight! I think it makes a big difference when you can get the undercoat out so her skin can breathe. Good luck and I hope to hear back from you! We are on the coast of Virginia too!

 

[NinaA]

Also, you might towel dry the chin when it gets wet from drinking, and be sure the food bowl is washed at least once a day, as bacteria forms in it and can cause skin problems on the lips and chin.