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what are the symptons of hot spots and allergies for dogs?

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Allergies -classic signs are:
1. paw licking and chewing
2. itchiness (licking and chewing the body)
3. ear problems - shaking head, infections
4. rear end itchiness - "sit & spin" or "scooting"
5. armpit and groin redness and irritation
6. skin infections

A hot spot, or "pyotraumatic dermatitis" is caused from constant licking and/or scratching in one area. The area becomes very red and irritated, sometimes bleeds, but is MOIST and oozy. Red, angry and moist - that's a hot spot. They can emerge in less than 30 minutes.

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Answered:	7/18/2006

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B.S., DVM (vet); over 6 years both clinical and pharmaceutical experience

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