Dog Wart Issues
- When someone sees dog warts starting to develop on their new puppy or in an older dog, the first thing that comes to mind is that they may have cancer. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Actually it’s very rare that warts are cancerous and most of them can be successfully treated. The warts may look bad but usually in time they will go away. The most common warts that you will see are ones that look like a cauliflower and often are found on the inside of the mouth of a puppy or older dogs. What these warts are, in reality, is a virus known as the papillomavirus. This is a virus that they normally pick up from other dogs and has a very successful cure rate. In most cases they will go away in 1 to 5 months.
- These are small tumors that are benign, and for the most part do not cause any problems. They will look like warts and be raised from the skin like a wart. They feel rough to the touch and normally look white. There are also ones that look flat and will be a darkened color. These often appear around the eyelids or on the nose area. One of the first signs that your dog may have a problem is bad breath. This is a common first symptom and it’s also a sign of infection. If this happens your vet needs to see the dog as soon as possible, in order to administer antibiotics. This virus is highly contagious and you should keep your dog away from others so that the virus does not spread. Normally you would isolate the dog for 1 to 2 months.
- Puppies and older dogs often pick up this virus due to compromised immune systems. Puppies especially do not have a strong immune system in the first 6 months of life, while older dogs tend to have a weakened immune systems as they age. One solution to this problem in both the young and older dog is to give them natural supplements such as Flexpet for dogs, that will help to boost their immune system. A dog that has a strong immune system will be able to better fight off viruses. Flexpet for dogs also has added benefits for older dogs, as it contains glucosamine and chondroitin to help protect their joints and keep them pain free as they age.
- If your puppy or dog has dog warts inside their mouth or even in their throat area, it’s important to watch these carefully as they can interfere with breathing and swallowing. If this happens you will need the intervention of a vet and possibly surgery in order to remove them. In many cases the best treatment is to let them run their course, while working to build their immune systems. Medications are available to treat warts and you will need to seek the advice of your vet as to whether or not you should pursue this kind of treatment.
- There are some vets who recommend crushing the wart, as a way to stimulate the dog’s immune system. This is controversial but many vets have had great success using this method. The object is not to squeeze it so hard that you remove it, but squeeze it as a way to stimulate it with the goal being to get the immune system working.
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