AboutKaren Brittan Expertise I have been showing miniature schnauzers in conformation, obedience, and earthdog for forty years, and am a professional dog groomer.
I am not a veterinarian and cannot answer questions of a veterinary nature. However, I can give my opinion or share some experiences on some health issues. Everyone should remember that this is a volunteer service, and few of us are up late into the night. Medical emergencies require a veterinary visit, or at least a telephone call... not an internet question which might not be viewed and answered until hours later. If your dog is sick or injured, it should be seen by a licensed professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Experience I have taught obedience classes and have taught people how to groom for many years.
Learn more about me and my dogs: http://britmorschnauzers.com
Organizations Member of: American Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Obedience Training Club; Elk River Kennel Club; Minnesota Professional Pet Groomers Association; Greater Twin Cities Earthdog Club.
Education/Credentials Fifty-one years of living with, observing, and training dogs, along with numerous seminars during that time.
I'm dealing with it seems a hot spot on my miniture dashound. The spot is under the tail. Very itchy, This has only occurred once before a couple of years ago, in the same time (season) in June/July. I have powder from the vet
which I apply regularly.
Could this be a allergy of sort? And how long does it usually stay with a dog and can they occur else where on a dog's body? Any information regarding this which to me seems to be a hot spot would be very helpful.
Thank you
Rose
Answer Hot spots can be anywhere on a dog, and are generally triggered by fleas, mites, or other external parasites, an insect sting or bite, allergies (inhalant, contact, food), or injury (skin wound, scrape, etc.). Some animals have been known to "start" a hot spot out of boredom or stress-related psychological problems.
If the dog is put in an Elizabethan collar and prevented from further irritating the affected area and the spot is treated, it can heal up fairly quickly in a few days.
