​🌞Warm Weather and Hot Spots in Bernese Mountain Dogs 🐾
As the weather becomes warmer, Bernese Mountain Dogs can be more prone to developing hot spots. Their thick double coat can trap moisture and heat, creating the perfect environment for skin irritation and infection. Good skin care is especially important during spring and summer.
 
A hot spot is a red 🔴, inflamed area of skin that develops quickly. It is hidden under coat  and is usually itchy and painful, causing the dog to lick, chew or scratch the area repeatedly. The Hot Spots could be wet or dry 🐾
 
☝️Common locations include the neck, chest, hips, under or around the tail and behind the ears.
Causes 👇
💦Swimming or getting wet and not drying properly
🌦️Hot, humid weather
🦟Flea bites or insect bites
🐾Matted fur trapping moisture
🤕Small cuts or skin irritations

Ticks

​☝️How to check a long coated dog like a Bernese Mountain Dog 🕷️:
👉Run your hands slowly over your dog's entire body, feeling for small lumps or bumps.
👉Part the coat down to the skin, section by section, especially in high-risk areas.
👉Use a fine toothed comb or brush to separate the fur and inspect the skin closely.
👉Pay extra attention to warm, hidden areas such as the ears, armpits, groin, and between the toes.
👉If you find a tick, remove it promptly using a tick removal tool or fine-tipped tweezers, grasping it as close to the skin as possible and pulling steadily upwards.
🐾Regular checks after every walk are one of the best ways to protect your dog from tick-borne diseases. Early detection and removal make a significant difference🐾