My dog has small (about 4mm) white spots on his face that scab and then leave white spots again. I have recently noticed giant hogweed around the area I walk him and wonder if this could be the cause. I mentioned it to the vet but she said he would learn to avoid it and didn't think it was the cause.
Answers:
Hogweed causes blisters that are almost like burns. You might try some mild steroid creme to help ease the pain. Benadryl might also help in a small dose. It can take months to heal up depending on how allergic the dog is to the plant. Fortunately dog fur helps to protect them more than mere skin would. People are working to try to eradicate the plant, but it is probably a loosing battle. If you see any of it in your area, you might try cutting the plant out. And try to keep your dog away from it. Humans with severe reactions sometimes require hospitalization from contact with the plant. Are these watery blister that resemble burned skin boils?
It's very possible, I don't know exactly what effects it has on animals. Where do you live at, if you live in the US, most state consider Giant Hogweed a Noxious Weed, contact your local Department of Agriculture and they may remove it for you. Good luck
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