My dog has a hot spot on his neck, and one of the suggestions is to use Gold Bond Powder?

should that powder go right on the hot spot even though it is basically an open surface wound? Any help would be appreciated.My dog has a hot spot on his neck, and one of the suggestions is to use Gold Bond Powder?
You should shave the area. Wash it with surgical soap, dry it really well and then put the gold bond on there. Safes a trip to the vet. Unless the hot spot gets worse, then you need to take your dog to the vet.My dog has a hot spot on his neck, and one of the suggestions is to use Gold Bond Powder?
Even better than Gold Bond Powder for itchy hot spots would be 100% pure Aloe Vera gel (not a blend) which you can find at health food stores and drug stores.


Aloe Vera gel comes from the Aloe Vera succulent plant and contains enzymes which break down inflammatory proteins and enhance healing. Pure Aloe Vera gel is not harmful for pets who want to lick it off.
Yeah, Elizabeth is right. Use a antihistamine spray, and maybe benedryl. And check for fleas. More than likely you dog has been bitten by more fleas over a short time span than your dog's system can handle. A good soapy bath and an antihistamine will do wonders.


benedryl- 1-2 mg per pound of body weight





If your dog weighs 25 pounds -you can give him 1 or 2 benedryl tablets in a piece of cheese.





if 10 #, then about 1/2 tablet.....and so on.





edit: benedryl comes in 25mg tablets.








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okay.. i was a vet tech for 2 years.. technically.. you should goto the vet and get their medicated powder to put on it.. however.. if you are trying to avoid a vet.. u can goto petsmart or petco or something and get their medicated powder.. if or some reason you dont want to goto the petstore.. the only ';human'; solution that i would really try is washing it well with antibacterial soup.. and getting someone like an athletes foot powder to put on it..





however if it gets worse.. goto the vet.. there might be a deeper cause of it other than just a hot spot.. hot spots usually occur on places where the dog can easily lick (paws.. backs.. back leg.. tails..) on his neck depending where it is may be hard to get to.. and it might actually be a rash or something a little more in depth.. good luck!!!!
I use a tea tree spray on my Cocker Spaniel. It is just a concoction I mix myself. I have also used a medicated hot spot spray that I purchased at one of the big box pet stores that works really well. It takes the itch out.





My vet recommended 1 Benadryl when she really gets to chewing on herself. It helps as well.
A hot spot is a generic term for an irritation frequently caused by a contact allergen (pollen). The best thing is the spray from the vet or pet supply store. It stops the itch, has an anti-histamine quality to ease the reaction and helps heal the sore.
I've never heard of that as a solution. I've used medicated baby powder before and applied it right to the spot. Will be interesting to see the answers.
Yes, you can apply it directly to the hot spot. It is used to dry it out. Give best answer to the person who wrote about cleaning it out good, drying it.. etc. That is right on.
NO! do not use gold bond powder that is not recommended for dogs just people