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    Good morning every late August early September Penny (I think they are called hotspots)gets these and scratches them raw on top of her head they always clear up eventually but would like to treat them as she is obviously suffering some discomfort,have seen the vet many times but what ever he gives us has no effect,any advice would very much be appreciated .Thank you:ThankYou::)
     
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    hiya Woo :) im afraid i wont be much help, our Polo suffered from this in his later years & i gave up on the Vets as (like you) all the vets lotions & potions never had any effect at all :scratch:

    what i resorted to doing was just giving the area a good wash with oatmeal shampoo (very soothing stuff :thumbsup:) dried it thoroughly & then rubbed in a generous quantity of baby powder (to help keep the area dry) it didn't get rid of the problem but it did help dry the Hot Spot up & definitely helped take the itch out of his coat:doggieshmooze:
     
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        Warning: I have not tried this - I'm thinking outside the box here!

        Ok, getting the disclaimer out of the way first: have you tried a very thin application of "Sudacrem"? It is recommended (human use) for things such as eczema, bed sores, sunburn, nappy rash etc. because it is an antiseptic barrier cream.

        Now, I have not used it on a canine, but I *have* used it on my chickens (to tackle scaly leg - and they survived it). The trick is, not to use more than the merest hint of a thin layer over the affected area. I think if you used a teeny amount on a test area, you could then view any results and make a decision. When my teens were afflicted with spots, on my advice, they would put a teeny amount of Sudacrem on the spot to a) prevent infection, b) create a barrier for further infection and c) it did appear to dry it out so the area wasn't weeping pus.

        Whether you decide to do a test area is entirely up to you, of course.

        Ultimately, I wish Penny a speedy recovery :doggieshmooze:
         
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          Good morning Honeybunny,Val and M,many many thanks for all your advice and help my friends,its very much appreciated and will try your suggestions:ThankYou:
           
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            ain't Vets just...marvellous? :heehee: a chocolate tea pot springs to mind! :doh:
             
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              Good afternoon my friends just asking for your advice seems to have solved Penny's spots they have all dried up to day;)
               
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                No vet bashing please, we're not miracle workers! Skin problems, especially if they are seasonal, are notoriously hard to sort in humans and animals. My doctor hasn't been that much more useful with my seasonal eczema! I can second both oatmeal shampoo and sudacrem, I've used both with success in dogs and horses. I'm glad Penny's feeling better Woo :)
                 
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                  Val I did try what you kindly suggested but it doesn't agree with Penny but thank thank you my friend:ThankYou:


                  Good morning Lindsay and thank you ,I was'nt vet bashing my friend just concerned about Penny,its back again,I have paid my vet over £150 for blood and allergy tests and numerous medications which haven't had any affect,I will send off now for what you suggest and many thanks for your most kind reply:ThankYou:
                  Ps.The only Sudocrem I can locate is spelt with an o and not an a is this the same:)
                   
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                  Hi Woo, one of Antony's dogs suffers with this & his vet recommended he went to the health foods shop & bought a pot of A. Vogels - Soothing Neem cream.. About £5.. It is recommended for eczema & skin conditions in humans... :biggrin: It goes a long way too..
                  Anyway he bought a pot & it seemed to have a very good effect very quickly.. Better than anything the vet had tried.. He found this site & got some shampoo as well & now that is all he uses & it has not been a problem at all this year.. At the first sign he starts the cream & it usually disappears almost straight away...
                  http://theneemteam.co.uk/shampoo-1/?sort=bestselling&gclid=CM7_iITS_7kCFTIQtAod4DMAzQ
                  You might like to give it a try..

                  This is Sudocrem Woo.. Antony tried it, but finds the neem better
                  http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/sto...c=pla-_-google-_-Boots+Beauty-_-Beauty+-+PLAs

                  Hope that helps.. :blue thumb:
                   
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                    Thanks Marley much appreciated my dear friend,I shall order some now online:ThankYou::) Marley do you know what flavour it was as there are Coconut,Vanilla ect quite a few

                    ps.I shall have to get penny her own medicine cabinet to put all these in;)
                     
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                      Hi Fern you are an absolute Angel my friend ,thank you ,:ThankYou:;)
                       
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                        He used the Vogels soothing neem cream from the health shop & the shampoo is from the mail order site.. He uses the coconut & neem.. Good luck & hugs to Penny.. xx
                         
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                          This is for all you lovely ladies that have tried to help Penny and me,your reply's really are appreciated:ThankYou:

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