Hotspots in dogs

Hot spots, also known as acute moist dermatitis, are painful and itchy skin lesions that commonly affect dogs. They can be caused by any number of things, ranging from allergies to insect bites or even skin infections. If your dog is showing signs of hot spots, it’s important to know what they are, what causes them, how to treat them, and how to prevent them in the future. Let’s take a closer look at hot spots on dogs.