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Types and Treatment
of Dog Warts



Dog warts are pesky yet painless bumps that dogs can develop on various parts of their body.

Even though warts are relatively harmless, it is important that they are diagnosed and observed to prevent any cancerous growths.  
dog warts
What is a dog wart?

Warts vs. papillomas

Holistic treatments

Dog Warts

A dog wart is the singular form of papillomas, meaning only one visible bump in an isolated area.  

Warts usually occur on the aging skin of older dogs -- as if the loss of hair and muscle strength weren’t enough for them to deal with!  

Their appearance will let you know if they are benign (non-cancerous) or cancerous.

There are three common appearances of dog warts:
  1. Small, skin colored, resembling a mushroom on a stalk or a tiny finger.  These common warts are benign and nothing to worry about, as long as they remain the same size and shape.  It is still a good idea to have the dog wart examined by your veterinarian.
  1. If that small, mushroom like wart begins to grow in size and ulcerate, your dog could have a problem.  Have the wart diagnosed by your veterinarian, who will probably have it removed.
  1. Black warts that are growing on the eyelid or around the lips could be malignant melanoma (potentially fatal skin cancer).  These should be checked by your vet and removed immediately.
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Dog Warts vs. Papillomas

A dog wart is considered the singular form of papillomas, occurring as a lone bump in an isolated area of the body.dog warts

Papillomas are benign (non-cancerous) canine tumors that commonly occur in clumps and resemble the scales of a fish.

Papillomas can often be found on young puppies and tend to take on a unique appearance mirroring tufts of cauliflower.  This may look a bit scarier than it actually is, but should be closely observed.

If you have noticed white clumps growing in and/or around the mouth of your puppy, understand that:
  • These papillomas are viral in nature
  • They tend to clear up after a few months as the puppy’s immune system matures
  • Certain cases of puppy papillomas have been know to grow slightly severe in nature, especially if the growths climb into the throat, which can cause difficulty breathing or swallowing.
  • These growths can be removed if necessary by burning away the tissues
As always…when in doubt, take your dog to the vet.

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Holistic Treatments for Dog Warts

Since dog warts are generally harmless, you may want to treat them naturally to avoid surgery or the use of potentially harmful manmade topical creams.

Try applying Vitamin E from a punctured Vitamin E capsule directly to the wart.  Do this a few times a day for several weeks until you see improvement.  If no improvement occurs after 6 weeks, take your dog to the vet.

Another option is to apply castor oil directly to the dog warts in order to soften them and reduce irritation.  Castor oil can be found in most drug stores. dog warts

For general overall skin health and to prevent warts in the first place, don't forget that the skin, the largest organ in the body, fights harmful elements in conjunction with other vital organs.  While the skin works as a barrier to keep bad things out of the body, the kidneys, intestines and liver work to get rid of waste on the inside.

Skin and Coat Tonic is an effective natural treatment towards promoting the healthy functioning of these internal organs and boosting the immune system in order to help keep the skin healthy.

If you'd like more specific advice to your dog's situation, we’re happy to help.  Through My Online Vet MD, you can submit a picture of your dog's wart(s) along with a description of the issue.  Details should include:canine tumors
  • Your dog’s breed, age and gender
  • The progression of the growth of the spot in question (timeframe, change in color, etc.)
  • Advice you have received from others, if any
  • What you have done to try to fix the problem, if anything
One of our My Online Vet MD veterinarians will respond to you right away.

Here are a few of the My Online Vet questions asked (and pictures submitted) about warts by other visitors...

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