Hot Spots
Also called Moist Eczema these suddenly appearing, wet, circular patches of infection on the skin create intense itching and irritation.  A result of a tick or insect bite, or even from a mild abrasion or moisture contacting the skin, Hot Spots can spread very rapidly across the skin surface and beneath the fur so they may be difficult to see.  It is best to trim the fur around the affected area to allow air to assist in drying.  Daily cleaning of the Hot Spot with hydrogen peroxide or sterile saline, even every two hours for the first day or two, will speed up the healing.   Also, any topical anti-bacterial ointment such as Bacitracin, will arrest the growth of the bacteria.   These skin lesions can take a week to finally dry and look like they are going to heal.  Once they are no longer oozing, simply keeping the Hot Spot area clean will be all that's needed.  The fur begins to grow back (sometimes a different color!) within two weeks.