[lavtxa]

I noticed this bump on my dogs leg. He constantly itches that spot to a point where hair around it fell off. I already set an appointment with a vet but its next week. Any help would be appreciated

 

[clipke]

Could have been a simple bug bite. Him scratching it just makes it worse. I'd go to Petsmart and looking for an anti itch cream or spray. My parents dog licks herself out of control and ends up with rashes like those.

 

[Courtney]

I agree, most likely a bug bite that from itching and scratching became a nasty hot spot. They are painful.

I always keep Vetericyn on hand. Good stuff. Amazon carries it.

 

[lavtxa]

Here is a close up picture. I cant wait until wednesday to take him.

 

[Steve Strom]

I'd get one of the hot spot sprays from Petco or whatever is close and keep him from licking it as much as possible. By Wednesday it could either be a lot worse or almost disappear depending on how much he keeps licking it.

 

[carmspack]

until you get your vet visit use some Vetericyn spray

 

[Steve Strom]

If there's one by you, Petco carries Vetericyn. There's a wound treatment and a combination hot spot formula.
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-animal-wound-and-skin-care

 

[Magwart]

If you can't find Vetericyn at a local pet supply, some drug stores also carry Puricyn Plus, made by the same company as Vetericyn. Puricyn is the same active ingredient, labeled for humans (found in the first aid aisle).

I use them interchangeably -- on humans or animals -- whichever is on hand. I can't tell any difference between them, other than the label.

From the mfr website:

"What is the difference between Puracyn Plus for humans and Vetericyn Plus for animals?
Puracyn Plus is indicated and FDA cleared for human use. Vetericyn Plus is indicated specifically for animal use only. Both products are based on hypochlorous technology and are manufactured under strict quality standards. The FDA does not provide directions for animal use devices. You can learn more about Puracyn at http://www.puracynplus.com/"

 

[lavtxa]

Thank you for all your help. I bought vetericyn and now his wearing a sock to stop hom from licking it off