Does anyone have a Bichon Frise with Skin allergies or hot spots?

If so what have you found useful? My little female has it worst on her hind legs and her coat is now thinning.

Does anyone have a Bichon Frise with Skin allergies or hot spots?
Hot Spots can lead to serious illness in dogs. They can be caused by allergies to chemicals, food, fleas and other substances, but fleas seem to be a primary source. My dog is a combo of two things, flea bites and dog shampoos. Here is what I do, get some Apple Cider Vinegar, saturate the tip of a washcloth and hold it on the spot for a minute or two. Do this at least three times a day until the spot is noticeably drying up (usually if caught early, they will start drying up in about a day). You should notice it turning crusty. Now another tip to prevent future spots, get them on a monthly flea med and be careful what kind of shampoo you use. The dog could simply have dry skin and no allergies to anything. Itching the dry skin will cause the spot, and if not treated immediately could develop into infection. I also give my dog Omega 3/Brewers yeast tablets once a day, and put a little olive oil in the food once a day. The olive oil helps the skin not to dry out. Luckily since doing all this, we haven't had any more spots. Good Luck
Reply:she needs a steriod shot. all dogs can get this. she needs to stop licking

rhododendron