The weather is warm, and the air is moist—like right now in many parts of the country—and your dog has started excessively grooming her hind quarters. In fact, she may have been licking, biting, and chewing to the point that she has taken off hair and maybe even some skin, leaving a raw, red area—a hot spot. Worse still, the spot may look inflamed, ooze pus, and bleed intermittently.
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