Characterized by red, swollen patches
of skin that
ooze, give off a strong odor, and become hairless, hot spots can occur anywhere on your
pet's body and often appear in multiples.These painful infections are caused when your
pet engages in excessive licking, chewing, or scratching to try to soothe areas
of skin that are irritated by fleas, mites, or other
skin parasites, improper grooming,
skin allergies, internal infections, or stress.