Dog Treat Recipe
Cool Compress for Hot Spots
A cool, black-tea compress to calm a mild, freshly noticed hot spot while you arrange a vet visit — hot spots can worsen quickly, so this is a stopgap, not a cure.
Prep: 5 minutes
Bake: Steep and cool 15 minutes
Yield: One compress
Ingredients
1 black tea bag
1 cup hot water
A clean, soft cloth
Directions
0.
Steep the tea bag in hot water for 5 minutes, then let cool completely.
1.
Soak a clean cloth in the cooled tea.
2.
Gently trim any fur covering the hot spot if the dog tolerates it, to help air reach the area.
3.
Press the cool, damp cloth against the hot spot for 5–10 minutes.
4.
Keep the dog from licking or scratching the area, and schedule a vet visit if it doesn’t improve within a day.
Storage Tip
Prepare fresh for each use.
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