Photo: Dog Wart, Tumor or Something Else?

Hi Sharon,

From the photos you submitted, this looks like a benign growth. Vaccinations, poor diet, flea/tick toxins, and genetic tendency can cause these growths to appear.

My suggestion would be to locate a local holistic veterinarian to work with you and write an exemption form for your 10 year old dog. It would be best to decrease or stop future vaccinations.

Improve his diet. Check out our page on 10 Best Dog Food Options, and consider a Raw diet. NO DRY DOG FOOD.

This is a great product to try Wondercide Quick Treat (Eco Treat + Evolve)

A holistic veterinarian can prescribe some homoeopathic remedies to address this growth and any other issues pertaining to your dog’s health.

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

Please keep us posted by coming back to this page and clicking the ‘click here to add your own comments’ link below.

Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillma

Related Pages:
– Dog Warts
– Dog Skin Conditions
– Ask a Vet Online Library – Dog Warts, Cysts and Strange Growths Section

DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

Hi there, did you ever find out wnat the growth was? My 10 year old Pekingese has exact same thing

January 22, 2014

Dear Anonymous,

Sharon has not responded after her post from April 2013. So, I cannot confirm that my suspicion that her dog has a benign wart is correct.

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

Please keep us posted by coming back to this page and clicking the ‘click here to add your own comments’ link below.

Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

I have an old english sheepdog who is 7 years old. I have just noticed the same lump on her back. It doesn’t appear to be bothering her.
What would you recommend?