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Hot spots are reactions to a bacterial skin infection. The pet gets a bacterial skin infection when the pet’s skin has been damaged by scratching or biting and allows bacteria to enter the body. Hot spots spread out quickly if not treated properly by clipping the hair and cleaning the area to remove all crusts/scabs, controlling the inflammation, and possibly antibiotic therapy.
