Can otibiotic ointment be used for hot spots?

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OTI- means "eye." Otibiotic ointment is for the eyes. If your pet has a hot spot, take it to the veterinarian. NEVER treat an animal with a drug not specifically prescribed for that animal for that ailment.

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posted by Anonymous
"Otic" actually means EAR...look it up. Otibiotic is specifically formulated for the treatment of acute and chronic otitis in canines - simply put - yeast in the ear canal that causes an infection. Please call your veterinarian before you apply anything unfamiliar to your pet. add a comment

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Answer by hmmm101 (65)

Yes, something like Neosporin can be used for that if only for the relief and antibiotic and soothing of the irratation. Try some cortisone spray or ointment though for a better result, this will treat the allergy that is causing the hot spot on the skin and may make it go away, otherwise visit a vet.

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