They are a sore, red, weeping, pussy, horrible looking spot. The hotspot is a distinctive looking skin infection that is incredible painful for dogs, and occasionally cats. They can develop quickly and spread rapidly and require veterinarian treatment sooner rather than later. In this episode of myPET Podcast Dr Glenn and Bec discuss these awful sores. What are hotspots? Why do they get so big so quick? How are they treated and how can they be prevented? All your questions are answered in this myPET Podcast - Hotspots, a horrible sore!