26/10/2026
🐾🔴 DOG GROOMING TIP OF THE WEEK 🔴🐾
🐶 ITCHY, SCRATCHY & A LITTLE BIT PATCHY!
Is your pooch licking, chewing or scratching like there's no tomorrow? 🥴
Before they turn that itch into a full-blown skin drama, let's talk SKIN IRRITATION & HOT SPOTS! ✂️🐾
🔍 WHAT IS A HOT SPOT?
A hot spot is a sore, inflamed area of skin that can appear and spread VERY quickly!
It may look red, wet, raw, swollen or oozy and it can be seriously uncomfortable.
🚩 SIGNS TO WATCH FOR:
🔴 Red or irritated skin
🐾 Constant licking, chewing or scratching
🩹 Raw, moist or weeping patches
✂️ Sudden hair loss or matted fur
👃 Unusual smells, scabs or discharge
😣 Soreness when touched
🌿 WHAT CAN CAUSE IT?
• Fleas, insect bites or allergies
• Damp fur and trapped moisture
• Mats and tangles irritating the skin
• Ear problems or skin infections
• Repeated licking, chewing or scratching
💜 SCOTTY'S GROOMING SMARTS
✔️ Check your dog's skin regularly, right down through the coat.
✔️ Keep coats brushed and free from painful mats.
✔️ Dry your pooch thoroughly after swimming or bathing.
✔️ Keep flea prevention up to date with advice from your vet.
✔️ If you spot a sore, don't ignore it — or try to groom over it!
🚨 IMPORTANT: If you find a hot spot or raw, weeping skin, contact your vet promptly.
Prevent further licking if you can do so safely, and never cut mats or hair away from a sore with scissors.
Avoid applying human creams or medications unless your vet advises you to.
✂️ A GROOMER'S GENTLE REMINDER
A healthy coat starts with healthy skin!
Grooming helps us spot changes early, but skin irritation isn't always a grooming problem, the underlying cause may need veterinary treatment.
⚠️ VET DISCLAIMER: This post is for general information only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice, diagnosis or treatment.
🐶 Dog Grooming at Scotty’s 🛁💜
We keep an eye on the little things, because your pooch deserves to feel as good as they look!
Less scratching, more tail wagging! 🐾💕