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.
Body Heat. The most likely cause of red blotchy skin is an increase in body heat. During times of intense stress and anxiety, your body heat rises, and this releases a chemical inside of your body known as histamine-the same immune system chemical that is released during an allergic reaction.