[mydogquestion]

I had my dog groomed and about a week later he smelled really bad. Turns out he had a hot spot in the rectum area. I took him to the vet and she shaved the hair from his behind and gave me drops to apply and some anti biotics. He is doing great . I have never had this problem with him before. I am wondering if it was from the shampoo ? Since he is a Heavy coated dog I only have him bathed to a year. Regular brushing is also done.

[shazamataz]

Hot spots are often a hereditary problem, so if mum or dad had them, odds are yours will too.

Climate can have an effect, it's a lot harder to get rid of them in humid regions.

Brody has had one before and I cleared it up by bathing it in a mild salt solution. Just 1 cup warm water with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt in it.
Just dab on the hotspot with a cotton ball a few times a day.
The salt helps dry it out and heal faster.

[mydogquestion]

Thanks. He is 12 and never had one before. But we do live in the midwest and it has been hot and humid.