What causes hot spots in dogs, why moisture matters, and how keeping skin dry may help support healthier skin, ears, folds, and coats.

Why I Stopped Reaching for Wet Sprays — and Started Focusing on Powder Moisture Control Instead.

If you have a Bernese Mountain Dog, you already know one thing: That gorgeous, fluffy coat can trap a lot of moisture…and unfortunately, moisture is one of the biggest reasons hot spots can spiral out of control fast.

While many people immediately assume “infection,” there’s actually another issue that often plays a huge role.

If your dog suddenly cannot stop licking, chewing, or scratching one irritated spot, you’re definitely not alone.

Seeing a hot spot suddenly appear on your dog can feel overwhelming fast.

One minute they seem fine… and the next they are licking nonstop, scratching, or creating a red irritated patch that seems to appear out of nowhere.

If your dog seems to struggle with hot spots more during the summer months — you’re definitely not imagining it.

Hot spots and moisture go hand in hand. In this post, I share what I learned after years of dealing with itchy, irritated skin on my own dogs — including why damp makes hotspots worse, why sprays only gave temporary relief for us, and how keeping the area dry changed everything

Learn how to help treat mild dog hot spots at home, why moisture makes hotspots worse, and simple ways to keep irritated skin calm, dry, and comfortable. Inspired by real experiences from the creator of HotSpot K9.