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Reading that most vets aren’t taking any new clients so where can I take my dog to get decent and affordable care? Willing to drive a bit if I can find someone.

Grand Valley is getting a new vet next month, they may accept new clients then.  
 
Aside from that, you are going to be looking at small towns. I have been advised of Carberry, Killarney and Bossievain.

Carberry is very reasonable and staff is friendly

We had to go to REDVERS SK and got great service

Maybe I don’t even have to find a vet if someone on here can suggest what to put on a dogs hot spot on his front leg? He continues to lick and bite the one spot on his leg and it is starting to blister.

from some kind of bug bite bee sting maybe stinger still there . tick ? would doggie be ok with ice pack on off

I thought it was a wasp sting but I could not see any stinger as I looked with tweezers. Anyway it obviously itches as he attends to it regularly. Bought some sulfadine spray from Amazon which is supposed to help with itching but it only works for about half an hour at the most.

google apple cider vinegar for pets . it might be helpful.

Try Dr.Frank at the paw resort. I think he is incapable of turning away clients very nice gentleman.  
 
Otherwise small towns seem to be only ones accepting clients. It's fine for basic appointments but when the time comes your pet has an emergency you are pretty much screwed in a time sensitive case.

I had a dog that got hot spots all the time. Trim all the fur off the area and a little bit bigger (use small nail scissors). Vet told me to rub the area with rubbing alcohol or a another disinfectant to dry the area. Keep your dog from biting the area using a cone or cover the area.

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I have used gold bond powder on hotspots on my dog in the past. A vet tech actually gave me that tip. It worked, quickly too but she was sure to remind me that if it doesn’t clear up fast (like a couple of days) or if it gets worse to see a vet.

What clinic did your dogs first and annual vaccine shots? Most responsible animal carers would work with a vet clinic before taking ownership of a pet.  
I would try Virden animal hospital but you should make clinic visits a regular at least annual thing.

I can't say if he is taking more clients but try Dr. Darren Bridge 204-574-8371. He is a mobile vet that comes right to your home, and our dogs love seeing him! He is also linked with at least one vet clinic for more complex issues or spay n neuter type issues. Can not recommend enough, hope you are able to connect with him.

I called Grand Valley today and they are not taking waitlists for a new vet that is supposed to arrive late June.

The dog came from Alberta and I am now his care giver. Can’t get in here in Brandon so I am willing to go out of town if anyone has any recommendations. Also if you know of a proven home made remedy for a hotspot on his front leg in the meantime let me know. I’m thinking apple cider vinegar would sting badly.

I take all my animals to Virden Animal Hospital! They are amazing there & usually no problem getting in...

i recently had to take my old pup in for an emergency visit. the carberry vet is amazing! all staff is so sweet and a great environment for your animals! easy to work with financially aswell.

Try searching on-line (for vets or experts explaining the problem). There are some good ones. I hear alot about camelina oil (out of Saskatchewan). I am researching PetLab Co. for their probiotic chew (keeps popping up on my facebook page). My little dog (2 years old) is licking, scratching etc. so will try this chew, then maybe look at camelina oil (he doesn't have hot spots though). It's a struggle for sure.

I had much success using Vet's Best Hot Spot Spray from Pet Valu. My dog got Hugh hot spots all down her chest and left. 2 weeks of using that spray and she was almost all healed up.  
 
As far as vets, if you can get in at Carberry, Dr. North is wonderful. I have also been very happy with the care my dogs got at Glenboro clinic. I recommend both clinics.