[jrsygal37]

Hi. My Noel started with what I thought was an abcess on her left front paw but turned out to be a hot spot. I've heard of these but none of my Yorkies have ever had them. All my Yorks are kept immaculate. No feas, no parasites NOTHING. Always clean and well groomed. My house is clean and not nothing in it so I have no idea what would cause this "hot spot." Anyone have any info. on this and also any home remedies that have helped their dogs in the past? The vet shaved Noel's leg, said it was mild (but it has since spread a bit) and he sent her home with an antiseptic spray but since he thought it was mild he did not give her antibiotics or steriods. I want to bring her back in but now I have to wait till Monday as they are closed for the weekend. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm also pissed (Excuse my french) because I had to take Noel to a vet I did not know. Can you believe that my Vet Hospital that I've had for 10 years refused to get Noel in on an emergency. I have four Yorkies, all of which get their teeth cleaned yearly. I pay the fees of the Mayo Clinic there ($350 for a spaying - $250 for teeth cleaning each etc) and never complain. I never call up for B.S. and they told me they were all booked and that they were refering everyone to the emergency animal hospital. What crap!! Anyway, I spoke to the office manager who I don't recognize by voice or name and she was such a bit.. so I told her I wanted all my dog's records etc. and she said "Alright goodbye" and hung up on me. After I was already at the other vet, she called back and said to my husband "The doctor said he'd see your dog." MY DOG???? like I'm a stranger off the steet. 10 friggin years. And, what really hurts is they are they best around but what the heck good are they if they won't get you in when your dog is sick. If I wanted a basic care doc. shots etc. I could bring them to anyone. What crap is all I can say. I'm still so upset.

Anyway, I'd appreciate any help on hot spots that anyone can provide.

Thanks.
Elaine