Hot Spots are one of those less then desirable skin irritations seen in
pets. They occur when your dog
itches, scratches or licks him or herself excessively, eventually
forming a wet scab on the fur. A hotspot (also known as pyotramatic or moist dermatitis) is a condition
which involves an area of skin which has become inflamed and infected.
The affected skin often appears as a moist, oozing, reddened area that
is painful and very itchy to the dog. Hair loss may also be seen.
Continued licking and chewing at the area by the dog worsens the
condition dramatically.