 Keep It Clean Clean the area with an antibacterial soap like phisoderm or any mild, nonperfumed soap. Another way to keep it clean is to dab it with a cotton swab soaked in an antiseptic solution such as Betadine Solution. If you can trim the hair away from the spot it will help you keep the spot clean. ****** Remedies 1. 2 Adult Aspirin
1 Tablespoon Rubbing Alcohol
1 Tea Bag [made into 1 cup of warm water]
Dissolve aspirin in alcohol; add to cup of tea. Let cool. Clip hair around spot. Apply to area with cotton ball. Follow with over-the-counter cortisone spray or creme. Repeat as necessary. 2. Soak a cotton ball in cooled, brewed "black tea". It's contains tannic acid which helps to dry up the area, and aid in healing. 3. Burow's Solution (aluminum acetate) three times a day will keep the area dry and promote healing. Burow's solution is available in pharmacies. ****** Ease the Inflammation 1. Apply a thin layer of hydrocortisone cream. 1% concentration, twice daily. 2. Apply vitamin E gel (buy the capsules and open them) to the hot spot twice a day. 3. Apply the gel from an aloe vera plant. ****** If the hot spot has not improved in 24 hours you should call a veterinarian. Hot spots can turn into dangerous bacterial infections.  Back to Home Remedies
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