Are hot spots common in German shepherds?
Dogs with thicker hair coats, such as German shepherds and golden retrievers, seem to develop hot spots more often. However, they can occur in any breed at any age.
What does it mean when German Shepherd has hot spots?
“Hot spots”, also called moist dermatitis, acute moist dermatitis, or Summer Sores, is a term used to describe a varied number of skin problems which are very common in the German Shepherd dog.
What causes a dog to have hot spots on its skin?
Certain breeds are predisposed to skin conditions, including hot spots. Commonly affected breeds include Golden Retrievers, English Bulldogs, and German Shepherds. Most hot spots on dogs are caused by an underlying condition that either causes itchiness, excessive licking, or excessive moisture.
Why does my golden retriever have hot spots?
Identifying and addressing the underlying cause for your dog’s hot spot is one of the most important factors in preventing future skin problems. Some breeds such as Golden Retrievers, St. Bernards, German Shepherds, Labradors, and Rottweilers are predisposed to developing hot spots due to their thicker coats.
Why does my German Shepherd have sores on her butt?
These painful sores can happen in just a matter of hours with no warning of any kind. Any dog can develop these, but those dogs most susceptible to these infections are those with heavy coats and histories of allergies, ear infections, flea infestations, irritated anal sacs or grooming problems such as hair mats.
“Hot spots”, also called moist dermatitis, acute moist dermatitis, or Summer Sores, is a term used to describe a varied number of skin problems which are very common in the German Shepherd dog.
Certain breeds are predisposed to skin conditions, including hot spots. Commonly affected breeds include Golden Retrievers, English Bulldogs, and German Shepherds. Most hot spots on dogs are caused by an underlying condition that either causes itchiness, excessive licking, or excessive moisture.
Identifying and addressing the underlying cause for your dog’s hot spot is one of the most important factors in preventing future skin problems. Some breeds such as Golden Retrievers, St. Bernards, German Shepherds, Labradors, and Rottweilers are predisposed to developing hot spots due to their thicker coats.
These painful sores can happen in just a matter of hours with no warning of any kind. Any dog can develop these, but those dogs most susceptible to these infections are those with heavy coats and histories of allergies, ear infections, flea infestations, irritated anal sacs or grooming problems such as hair mats.