Posts Tagged: dog hot spot oozing

If your dog suddenly starts scratching, licking, or chewing a specific patch of skin, he might have a condition known as acute moist dermatitis in dogs, often marked by “hot spots,” which are red, inflamed areas that can become wet or crusty quickly. While dog hot spot oozing looks scary—and smells unpleasant—it is treatable, and most dogs recover quickly with hot spot treatment at the vet.