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If this is the first hot spot, you should probably take your dog to a veterinarian to make sure it is simply a "hot spot" (localized superficial skin infection).

However, if your dog has these on a semi-regular basis, the best home treatment I have seen is to shave the hair as close to the skin as possible over and around the hot spot and let the area dry out - most hot spots will resolve on their own once their protective hair covering is gone. You can also ask your veterinarian for anti-itch cream to help relieve the irritation and keep your dog from tearing the hot spot open and making it worse. You should not use human anti-itch medications, as they can have serious side effects for dogs.

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