hot spot -acne like and subsequent dandruff flaking

Hi guys,

I noticed that my Bruno who is 1yr 2months has lately been shedding some fur and had acne like lumps on his neck and back of his neck . and this has resulted in doggie dandruff. I'm not too sure if it is because of the food I'm feeding or he is allergic to something. Today I have switched his food from Pedigree to Purina Pro Plan (salmon and tuna) and bathed him with a oatmeal dog shampoo. Has anyone experienced this problem -pls advise?

Not really sure what could be causing this. But did you swop his food over gradually, ot should be done over a couple of weeks and not a straight swap onto new food. Gradually mix a little of his new food in with the old and increase the amount every day or so until he is then completely eating the new food.

Sometimes they can develop sensitivity to household cleaning products. If the food thing does not improve matters, try going 'green' with cleaning products in the home (such as what you use on the floors etc)

Hot spots are very common in dogs and its basically a build up of a skin infection/irritation cleaning the area with antibacterial wash will clear it up it will flake away but the fur will grow back quickly they look so nasty when you notice a sticky hard scabby flesh wound but they heal when cleaned

Thanks all for your valuable inputs -pls feel free to provide tips or any experiences.Thanks

Hi Guys, Just to update on how Bruno is going,I sent him to the vet and he said that it could be a bacterial infection. He was put on antibiotics for 2 weeks and now he is getting better . No more bumps and pimple like acne on him and fur seems to be growing back. So far,so good.!

get better soon bruno