Some are, some aren't.

Len gets them on his tummy too, and those are rather sore and itchy.

The "hairy" one is on his flank and although it's itchy, it's more dry and scabby than anything else.

I expect more of the hair to fall off soon...... it's like living with a canine leper....

x0x

Max had one of these on his back, right above his tail....I cleaned it up, then used wound powder to dry it up.... it has pretty much disappeared now

Oh god love him. Poor old Len.

Hopefully it is just that on Ivan and looks worse than it is.

Thanks again for all the reassurances xx

Fair play Dogsey folk you were all spot on it is indeed a hotspot. He's on ABs, fuciderm cream and hibiscrub. she said in future just use the cream and hibiscrub.

Thanks again you lot don't know what I'd do without you xx

My Leo got hot spots on his face a few times. They seemed to appear in Spring when the weather suddenly warmed up - don't know if moulting had anything to do with it? I used to treat them by bathing in saltwater solution and sometimes a couple drops of tea tree oil or lavender in it too. Plus I would take more care with facial grooming and get all the old hair away.
You are right though, these spots can be hard to spot with such hairy beasties, try not to feel guilty xx

glad to hear it was nothing to worry about xxxx