![]() Image Credit: Snezhana_G, Shutterstock Diagnosing Warts These are typically round or cauliflower-shaped and so can be similar in appearance to a viral wart. These are common in older dogs and the majority of them are sebaceous gland growths and are usually benign. There are also bumps on the skin of older dogs that are commonly referred to as ‘warts’ but are technically not warts at all as they are not virus related. They can spread when viral particles contaminate something like food bowls or bedding and by direct contact with another dog with warts. Papillomaviruses can survive for a long time in the environment and gain access when a dog’s skin is damaged, like by an insect bite or abrasion or through the moist skin of the mouth. After recovery, a dog will be immune to further infection. It’s completely normal for animals to carry viruses asymptomatically, but for younger or immunocompromised dogs (have a reduced ability to fight infections), warts can then develop until their body is able to generate a strong enough immune response to get rid of them. When a dog recovers from CPV, they are immune to it but could be susceptible to other types of CPV. Many species can catch the papillomavirus that is specific to their species-for humans, verrucas are warts that are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and there are several dog papillomaviruses (CPVs). True warts, also known as viral papillomas, are non-cancerous skin tumors caused by a virus. And it can be alarming to see a growth on your dog’s skin if you aren’t sure what it is, so what exactly causes them? Causes of Dog Warts There aren’t many problems associated with warts, but they can grow into the dog’s feet and cause lameness, cluster around the mouth and make it difficult for them to eat, or become inflamed. Senior dogs with compromised immune systems or young dogs under the age of 2 are the likeliest to get warts because their immune systems aren’t strong enough to fight the virus. Sometimes there will only be one, or you’ll find a few. ![]() ![]() They most commonly occur on the lips or inside of the mouth, but you can find them just about anywhere on your dog’s body. Warts are considered unsightly but they aren’t generally a threat to your dog’s health. Overview of Dog Warts Image Credit: nelladel, Shutterstock ![]()
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