Wart on dog’s chin

Hi Kristin,
From your photo of Stella's chin, I am not convinced it is actually a dog wart. From her age, and what it looks like, I would say it was 'Puppy Pyoderma', or 'Puppy Strangles'.

This is a condition in dogs 6 months to 2 years of age that is caused by a bacteria in the skin. It will create swollen sores on the face, chin, muzzle and around the eyes. Also, the lymph nodes in the neck will be very swollen.

If it is a wart, she may also develop them on the mucous membrane inside her mouth, the inside of her lips, and on her tongue. It is caused by a virus, and associated with dog vaccinations.

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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.

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

Another thing you can try that worked perfectly for my dog... we applied vitamin E oil to our dogs wart on his chin twice a day in less then two weeks it dried up and fell off.