Those Nasty Hotspots

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. A hotspot is a sensitive, warm and probably purulent (containing pus) area on the dog's skin. Most of the time the hair falls out from trauma and the area is reddish in color. What are other names for a hotspot? Pyotraumatic dermatitis Acute moist dermatitis All of these Moist eczema

2. Which of the following actions doesn't necessarily aggravate a hotspot? Constantly licking of the wound. Dog starts to neglect eating for some days. Excessive biting the area of the hotspot. Scratches the hotspot whenever possible.

3. Licking may ___________ hotspot infections. not do much to alleviate reduce prolong

4. Which of the following should be avoided when your dog has a hotspot? Strenuous exercise. All of these should be avoided. Most types of grooming. Baths or any exercise that involves getting wet.

5. Which of the following wouldn't you use to prevent the dog from biting him/herself? A jersey shirt. Bite-Not collar Shock Collar Elizabethan collar

6. Which of the following plants can be used to ameliorate a hotspot? Aloe Amaryllis Azalea Dumbcane

7. It is beneficial to clip the dog's fur around the hotspot to help the hotspot heal. True False

8. Which of the following can make a hotspot appear? All of these. An allergen. A collar left on after getting wet. Fleas or any insect that can inflict a bite.

9. _________ can start the biting which may later on develop into a hotspot. Petting Demodex Canis Brushing Boredom

10. If you've done all you can, yet still your dog still suffers from this ailment, why is it important to go to the vet? If it gets to this point, it is probably lethal. They can find the underlying cause and give medication to help. Hotspots like these can spread to other pets and owners. All of these.