Veterinarian's Best Hot Spot Itch Relief Spray, 8oz

by Veterinarian's Best

Product Features

• Immediate relief from itching and scratching caused by flea allergy dermatitis, pollen allergies and other skin problems
• Contains tea tree oil and soothing aloe
• Relieves hot spots and raw, red, inflamed skin
• Contains no alcohol or steroids
• 8 ounce spray

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 7.2 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002AQM9G
• Item model number: 3165810007
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,812 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #84 in Pet Supplies > Dogs > Grooming > Shampoos & Conditioners > Shampoos

Product Description

Hot Spot Itch Relief Spray for dogs provides immediate relief from itching and scratching caused by flea allergy dermatitis, pollen allergies and other skin problems. Hot Spot Spray soothes and heals raw, sore, inflamed "hot spots" fast. Contains Tea Tree Oil with Chamomile and Aloe Vera.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Things got UGLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, February 4, 2010

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Fluffy Dog Lover (WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Veterinarian's Best Hot Spot Itch Relief Spray, 8oz (Misc.)

I got this to use on our dog's feet because we didn't want another large Vet bill. (We went to our Vet's for his feet about a week prior and the shot they gave him helped for a few days, but then it wore off. Which is why we bought the product.) We got this at a "local" chain pet store for a little off (due to a pricing mistake they found). We sprayed it on his feet and it seemed to help as well as it smelled good, but then the next morning things got ugly fast!

Our dog woke us up walking around with muscle tremors, acting wobly, and nausous. I frantically started searching on the internet about ingredient toxitity of this product since he had licked a tiny ammount off his feet the night before. I found that tea tree oil is toxic when ingested internally and can cause ataxia, weakness, muscle tremors, and lack coordination (here's some proof: [...]). We thought we were going to lose him for a while and I'm not usually freaked out about this kind of stuff since I work with animals.

I decided to wash off his feet to prevent any further reactions from occuring, and forced him to drink some water. Within a half an hour he was acting better so we did not have to take him to the emergency vet.

I emailed the company about my experience with their product and I NEVER received a response back!! I told them that they should put a warning to pet owners on the label about the toxitity that can occur when the tea tree oil in their product is ingested internally. Which would cover them in case of a lawsuit. I personally am not going to press any charges since we did not have to take him to the E Vet, but if a situation occurs where someone else sues because their dog gets sick. They can't say I didn't warn them!! I won't be using any of their products unless I personally research the safety of the ingredients prior to purchasing.

*From a Fet Owner to Another: Please be VERY careful about using this product on your pet where they could lick it off because you do not want to go through what I did with my dog. Also please do not use this on cats as tea tree oil is way more toxic to cats than dogs!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, May 23, 2010

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ForsakenPhantasm (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Veterinarian's Best Hot Spot Itch Relief Spray, 8oz (Misc.)

Not only has this kept my itchy little dog from chewing the fur off his toes, I used this on a severely allergic rescue dog, whose entire body was covered in bright red, hot rashes, and within a day his rash went down by half. I will continue to buy this product and recommend it to others. I've even used this on myself, and it feels amazing - stops maddening itches nearly instantly!

I read one review that said their dog got very sick from licking this off, and that tea tree oil is toxic to dogs. While I have read that it can be, I'm pretty sure it's only in certain quantities that it becomes toxic, although obviously some dogs are more sensitive than others. I bathe my dogs in shampoo with tea tree and use Earthbath Tea Tree spray-on conditioner and have never had a problem, and have also never had a problem with a Vet's Best product.

Just my 2c!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best hot spot relief, January 24, 2010

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CharLee Brown (fort mill, sc) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Veterinarian's Best Hot Spot Itch Relief Spray, 8oz (Misc.)

Maybe it's the winter blues, but my St. Bernard (Zelda) started a hot spot on her hind leg that seemed to "blow up" over night and covered the entire rear thigh portion. Through trial and error, here's what I did to treat this hot spot and others that "pop up" from nowhere:

#1: Shave the hair away from the hot spot (you don't have to "bald" the area, but the skin does need to breathe)(home clippers do the trick---be sure to take apart and clean those clippers w/alcohol, then oil, when finished).

#2: I use this product. It does seem to bring instant relief. It is strong smelling, but if it helps her get instant relief I will use it. It's better smelling than the #3 home remedy that I use. (P.S. You can spray the air w/the Odo Ban sold on this web site to freshen up the house when finished playing "voodoo" doctor on your dog).

#3: Home remedy: In a pint size mason jar I mix 2 vials of golden seal, approximately 20-25 drops of tea tree oil and approximately 3 Tablespoons of Jojoba oil. Fill the rest of the way with water. Once mixed, I use 1/4 of the mixture (make it as close to room temp as possible)and soak the sore using a sterile gauze pad. After about 2 hours I will give the sore a spray with the Vet's Best Hot Spot (I use the spray about 3 times per day). I use the home remedy in the morning and before bed time. Cover the mason jar and store it in the refrigerator and microwave 1/4 of the mix for approx. 15-20 seconds (covered w/paper towel)when it's time to treat the sore.

#4: I give a generic over the counter benadryl (25 mg. diphenhydramine hydrochloride) in the morning and at night.

I could not afford a $300 vet bill (with their trial and error as to what is causing the hot spot, not to mention her trauma at going to the vet's) and thought I would try this first. The hot spot on the thigh had me worried until I tried all of this. As of today (after 1 week of treatment) the thigh is healed and has hair growing back (even after re-shaving the area after 3 days of treatment). I think the jojoba oil being packed w/vitamin E encourages the quick growth.

I hope this helps give your pet (and you) relief.