Teebs Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Does anyones dog have warts? Atlas has had one for a while, it has been checked out by a few different vets, all who have said it is just a wart, and not to worry about doing anything unless he has to go under for something else (it is on his foot, so will be a bad operation for him as he HATES anything to do with his feet) I have noticed the last few days he has been really licking and chewing at it and am now wondering if i should book him in to get it removed? He hasnt been 100% the last few days, not totally sure what is going on with him, but will book him into the vets if no better by monday, but he is just sitting here chewing it now, and thought i would ask on here for now and see what others have done if their dogs have had them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I have a girl who has a warty-looking patch on her temple. It's been there for at least three months and has not changed. I've had two vets look at it: both said let it be unless it changes or starts interfering with anything -- eg, growing into the eyes. One vet had some Latinate names for it . . . one meant growth of the outer skin layer, the other growth of the middle skin layer. It would be possible to get tests done to tell which it is, but what's the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Has it actually been diagnosed as a wart or is it a skin tag/growth? If it was actually a wart I am wondering if using one of those paint on wart removers that humans can use could be used on a dog. Of course you would have to put on an elizabethan collar so that the dog didn't lick it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 well, not sure if it is proper name, but each vet has called it a wart, and it looks like one! Not keen on using human medication for it, but will see if it is still bugging him on monday thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 well, not sure if it is proper name, but each vet has called it a wart, and it looks like one! Not keen on using human medication for it, but will see if it is still bugging him on monday thanks Hi Terrorbull, Just had a quick look at my dog health books. Sounds like it is papilloma. We are watching a movie atm, will look further and get back to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I see them every day in middle aged to old aged dogs.....usually disappear & more come up elsewhere....Homeopathic treatment is Thuja. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dackel Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi, Types of Warts in Dogs Overview There are two types of warts which can occur in dogs. The first type occurs mainly in older dogs, and they develop as a result of a weakened immune system. The second type of wart occurs from the canine papilloma virus; these warts generally develop in younger dogs. Pet owners do not have to be concerned about becoming infected with warts from their dogs. Types of Warts Warts that occur in older dogs can occur anywhere on the body, though they tend to develop more often around the toes and on the abdomen. These warts can start out small and stay small, or they can grow overtime; these warts are not contagious to other dogs. The warts generally do not tend to be removed unless they are causing the dog discomfort. For example, a wart growing between the toe pads that makes walking uncomfortable. While these warts are usually harmless, they can start to become infected or even turn cancerous. If you notice a wart on your older dog, it is a good idea to watch the wart closely. If the wart begins to grow, changes shape, or becomes infected, have your veterinarian look at the wart to determine if it needs to be removed. Warts that occur in younger dogs from the canine papilloma virus normally occur in clusters around the mouth, tongue, or muzzle. They often have a ‘cauliflower’ type appearance, and they are usually pink in color. These warts are spread between dogs through physical contact. Younger dogs usually spread the virus through licking and greeting one another. The reason younger dogs develop warts if they come into contact with the virus is because of their growing immune system; their young immune system rises to defend the virus, and the warts develop as a response. These warts will often disappear without treatment, but if the warts interfere with eating and drinking, or they become infected, they will need to be removed The easiest way to remove a wart is with liguid nitrogen which freezes the wart and falls of after a while. Ask your Vet. Don't use any human wart treatments please, as the surrounding skin can get damaged. Good luck Petra and Felix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks guys!! He is 5.5 ( :D time is going way too fast) so not OLD, but not young. He is over his other sickness, whatever it was! I will try to grab a photo of it sometime, but it is just a black lump. Being on his leg/foot, there is no way i am doing anything with it - it will be done under vet treatment, Atlas and people touching his feet are a big no no!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowenhart Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Just with CPV (Canine Papilloma Virus) there are 2 different kinds, one that affects mucus membranes (mouth, lips, gums etc) which seems to be more contagious than the other one that affects the skin. Weakened immune system is attributed to dogs who have a few papillomas, such as during adolescence or whilst taking immune suppressants. My older dogs come up with skin tags which don't look like Papillomas, they aren't cauliflowered like CPV warts are. With any growth/tag/wart if it changes size, shape, colour then take it off. It may cause him some irritation, but if he keeps at it and it bleeds etc just get it taken off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witheverythingiam Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Teebs, if he's worrying at it, then book him in to get it removed. Does he need anything else done whilst under G/A? Dental? x-rays? etc - if so get those done, and get the Vets to cut it off at the same time. That's what we did at the Vets, and didn't charge any extra for it. -WithEverythingIAm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 The lump that Pele had removed from her foot last was black and grew to almost pea sized in a matter of a few days. It was a histiocytoma. Apparently they can disappear again in about 3 months. Pele's was on top of toe, on her "ring finger". After I made the decision to have it removed as I was worried about her knocking it, she knocked it a couple of times and made it bleed. Sounds like what At has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 thats the thing, if he needed anything else done, i would be happy to take him in and do it all at once, but he is totally fine, teeth are fine, everything is (for once ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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