What is the best solution for clearing up my golden retrievers skin, he has had hot spots and pulls hair out?

A hot spot is an allergic reaction that has erupted on the skin. Try Flea prevention every 30 days, hypo-allerginic food and your vet. can give you a spray for the skin called Genisis spray. It is a topical steriodal spray and with all of these things combined you should see a huge differance. Prednisone works wonders to, but it is a steriod and can not be used long term, due to the health problems it can cause.

My dog is mixed with golden retriever and he had the same problem. I went to the pet store and bought a spray for Hot Spots, but they didn't really clear up. After switching the food his skin cleared up A LOT, turns out 9 out of 10 people who feed their dogs Beneful, their dogs have skin problems...we found that out at the pet store. So I would try switching your food.

You can wash him in a aloe and green tea shampoo. If the problem is beyond that get a topical hot spots cream and rub the dog from head to toe. This will sooth the dog. Plain aloe may be another option!

I would try a Veterinary Dermatologist for your dog, they may be able to better help your dogs skin problem. The initial cost may be alittle bit more than a regular vet visit, however, if it will help your dog it will be well worth it. Good Luck.

Well, if those are hot spots, try bathing him once a week. There`s also a special oil to treat hot spots and sarnna. I believe you can get them in pet shops or in veteranies clinics. It`s so nice to see people who cares for their pets.

switch to a higher quality food and have him tested by a vet. chances are its a food allergy caused by cheap fillers in typical grocery store dog food. any food with corn in the first 6 ingredients is garbage. (Science Diet, Iams, and Eukanuba all fall into this category.