Numbers that are within the inner fences are considered reasonable.'' The whiskers go to the farthest numbers that are within the fences. Then we go out a distance of 1.5(IQR) again from the inner fences, and draw the outer fences. These are more for show and to make the neighbors jealous.
Why Do Hot Spots Occur? Anything that irritates the skin and causes a dog to scratch or lick himself can start a hot spot. Hot spots can be caused by allergic reactions, insect, mite or flea bites, poor grooming, underlying ear or skin infections and constant licking and chewing prompted by stress or boredom.
Causes of Canine Hot Spots. âHot spotsâ can be caused by a number of different things. Dogs with heavy coats often develop hot spots just before they shed, when their damp, dead hair becomes tangled up and matted, which causes irritation and itchiness.ther things that can cause or contribute to hot spots include food allergies (hypersensitivities to dietary ingredients), environmental allergies, infestation by fleas, mites, ticks or other external parasites, fungal infection, impacted anal glands, neglected grooming and bacterial or viral skin disorders.