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Looking for Help for Hot Spots on Dogs?

2016/5/4 10:09:49

RELIEF FOR A DOGS ITCHY HOT SPOTS CAN BE SIMPLE OR, AT TIMES, A MORE COMPLEX ISSUE...

THOSE HOT SPOTS ON YOUR DOG (or occasionally on cats)...

Are moist skin eruptions that can occur anywhere on a dog's body. The name is derived because they most generally occur during the hot summer months. The spreading area can appear raw and red and, no matter the underlying cause, is also a ripe breeding ground for bacteria, which can further complicate the issue. These problems are virtually always related to nutritional deficiencies and digestive system disorders. Therefore, the complexity of the resolution will vary from one dog to another. For the best dog foods* for Hot Spots, see our Recommended Foods.

ANTIOXIDANTS CAN PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN RESOLVING HOT SPOTS

Antioxidant Treats used alone have quite often shown great results with the more simple Hot Spots cases we. However, keep in mind that these problems on the skin surface of a Dog or Cat can be tricky to resolve - since they are likely tied to an intestinal digestive disorder caused by destruction of the fragile Micro-Flora of the gut. This destruction will result in first a Leaky-Gut syndrome, followed by Candida Yeast takeover of intestinal tissues. This is why the words "more complex" were used above. When the problem is minor, with 1 or 2 symptoms (such as Hot Spots), the body MAY be able to resolve it with minor help (the Treats). The chances are great that the problem will escalate to many areas of the body, which will require greater assistance for the dog or cat to resolve the issue. This is where the antural pet supplments come into play.

MAKING A FINAL ANALYSIS: HOW MUCH HELP WILL YOUR PET NEED?

Complex or not complex? If your pet is suffering with only one or two Hot Spots, and maybe some minor itching at other areas (like licking of the feet), then we would suggest you try the All Natural Antioxidant Treats FIRST - ALONG WITH a proper food. If reasonable signs of improvement are seen in 2-3 months, then you may be on the right track. However, it is just as likely to go the other way! WARNING: IF the "Treats alone" option is not enough help in those 2-3 months, OR only worsening is seen - DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED! This only means that your pet's immune system is not strong enough, and greater help will be needed than just the Treats.

FOOD is a big factor! Where problems have remained minor, it could be partly because "better than average" food is in use, even though it may still not be a 'proper food' necessary for resolving these problems. The food isssue, alone, is a very complex subject. You won't find much in the way of 'proper quality food' at your supermarket, big department stores, or major chain pet-food stores. To find a food that can help with resolution, rather than feeding the problem - click here - Pet Foods for Yeast Problems.

ASSESSING COMPLEXITY: You really need to do a careful assessment of your pet's symptoms before choosing how you will proceed. IF you are seeing several other symptoms with your pet, such as - chewing at legs (along with licking paws), rashes or red skin inflammation, blackening of skin areas, licking at genitals, ear infections or frequent shaking of the head, unexpected lethargy, or arthritic symptoms - then the likelihood becomes MUCH greater that your dog (or cat) has a full-blown Yeast Candida takeover that can only be reversed with the help of a comprehensive Yeast Removal Program.

submitted by Tim Delaney, a multiple dog owner and pet advocate. References include Nzymes and Nzymes EU