Page 12 - Martin Downs Bulletin - April '23

Page 12, Martin Downs

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‘Hot Spots’ sprays or creams may also be used. A systemic corticosteroid focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and

will keep the animal from biting or scratching the affected area rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics, and
and give quick relief from the irritation. With proper treatment emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center combines
the lesion usually cleans up in a few days to a week with hair exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and
growth in a few weeks. their owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center is www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. With at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.

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Hot spots! No it is not the new hot teen spot in town or the new
restaurant in town or the new development where everyone wants
to live. A hot spot on an animal is an acute moist inflammatory/ Treasure Coast Real Estate Brightline is also a multi-billion dollar reality that won’t be
bacterial dermatitis. It goes by the names such as moist eczema, Report going away. But no, it will not cause ocean-access real estate
pyotraumatic dermatitis, and acute moist dermatitis. Pruritus, hair west of the railroad trestle to collapse.
loss, pain, redness, severe inflammation, irritation, and exudate First of all, there is only so much ocean-access real estate
characterize this disease. Because of self-trauma by the animal, Brightline Is Unlikely To Cause Prices and unless sea levels rise 8 feet, there won’t be any more.
the spot grows quickly. For Ocean Access Properties West Of The We can turn farmland into a subdivision, but we can’t turn
Usually only one location on the body is affected at a time. The Railroad Trestle To “Crash” it into ocean-access waterfront. Secondly, much ocean
most likely places are around the neck and head or around the tail access property west of the railroad trestle is in the form of
or distal back, but they can occur anywhere on the body. There is By Jim Weix manmade canals, which can no longer be done. These canals
not one single cause of this condition. Allergic skin reactions is This is a subject that offer safe mooring sites during storms. In fact, all ocean-
the most common, but can also be caused by flea bites, infected nobody wants to address, access waterfront property west of the railroad trestle offers
ears, mosquito bites, impacted anal glands, or clipper burns. Once particularly if they own better protection from major storms than the ocean-access
the skin is irritated, the animal bites or scratches at the area and ocean access property west waterfront east of the railroad trestle.
causes the acute moist dermatitis. It can develop within a few of the railroad trestle. I Some will say that Brightline is causing waterfront prices
hours and enlarge rapidly. Some dogs are more prone to moist even hesitate to address it to go down. In reality, the only thing going down are the
dermatitis than others, especially golden retrievers. These lesions in this column. It would be super-inflated asking prices that were based on prices during
are more apt to be seen during allergy season. Even though moist much safer for me to simply the super-inflated housing market in 2021 and the beginning
dermatitis is a painful, acute, and aggressive lesion, it can usually scribble something about of 2022. Higher mortgage rates and common sense, not
be cured easily if treated properly. This is not a condition to wait painting your front door, Brightline, are causing prices to correct themselves.
and see if it will go away. It is usually gets worse and can possibly planting flowers to improve The St. Lucie River is an important navigable waterway.
cause scarring if left untreated. curb appeal, or some other trivial subject. Although there will be some changes and inconveniences,
Immediate treatment by the owner will slow down the However, the planned closings scheduled for repairing waterfront owners and others will continue to have easy
progression of the lesion. Gently washing the area with soap will the 100-year-old railroad trestle have brought the subject of access to the ocean.
help along with a cortisone cream or antibiotic cream. Keeping Brightline front and center. It is coming. That means that there Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your options.
the pet from bothering the area is the most important thing. may be 50 daily closures, which take 20 minutes each, for a I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
Socks over the feet will hinder scratching from harming the area. total of 16.6 hours per day. When discussing the issue with Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
Each veterinarian has their own protocol, but each treatment is owners of ocean-access property west of the railroad trestle, Company. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real
basically the same. The hair is clipped over the area. The area is there is either a general denial that there may be a problem, or estate full time. If you have questions or want the services
then cleansed gently to remove the debris and a drying agent or they are somewhat panicked. I think the truth is in the middle. of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-
astringent is used to dry out each lesion. Antibiotic and cortisone Yes, 50 daily closures will create issues for boaters. 2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.

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