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? Acute moist dermatitis Pyotraumatic dermatitis Moist eczema All of these

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

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? Fleas or any insect that can inflict a bite. A collar left on after getting wet. All of these. An allergen.

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

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? They can find the underlying cause and give medication to help. Hotspots like these can spread to other pets and owners. If it gets to this point, it is probably lethal. All of these.