My cat suddenly developed hot spots on th ebottom third of her back and at the base of her tail. No sooner that they would start to heal that she would worry them raw again. Bought the cothivet and started to apply it, not only are the sores so much better but the predominant scent of lavendar is enough to keep her from licking and biting. Initially I just sprayed the sores, but in the last few days have been spraying a little more to more fully wet her coat and also massage the liquid down to the skin. Sores have gone from raw to skin color, with good healing in 36 hours. Amazing stuff. Glad I found it