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Most dog warts are benign and do not have to be eliminated. Unnecessary elimination can cause undue stress on your dog, even provoking the warts to spread even more later. However, before you go to the vet and pay for medical procedures, you can try some of the more common methods of getting rid of dog warts.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Evaluate the warts

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   Evaluate whether the tumor is a warts or not. Dog warts, or sebaceous cysts, are actually a benign skin tumor commonly acquired by older dogs, like moles that appear on the human body. You can find other tumors on the dog's body such as residual milia, mast cell tumors, epithelial cell tumors, hair follicles, collagen nevi melanoma, and fibroids.
   • Check with your vet if you are unsure whether the tumor appearing on your dog is a simple warts or another disease.A veterinarian can remove several cells from the tumor and look under a microscope to make an accurate diagnosis.

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   Check for the appearance of warts. Warts are caused by the papilloma virus and are often found in puppies or older dogs that have an imbalanced immune system. The warts are cauliflower-like and often appear along the nose, lips, or gums. The warts usually go away after a few months when the immune system improves, but they can spread and make it difficult for the dog to swallow or breathe.
   • Usually, benign warts are pale pink in color and small. They look like little mushrooms.
   • If benign warts grow or become inflamed, get rid of them. You cannot just look at it to confirm if this is a cancer causing tumor. Most cancerous warts are black in color, rapidly growing and inflamed. They usually form around the eyelids or lips, so they should be removed as soon as possible.

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   Record the growth of the warts. If the wart does not increase in size or change shape, you may not need to remove it. However, you should point out your dog's warts so that your veterinarian can keep an eye on them.
   • Many warts will go away on their own, and even existing warts are usually harmless.

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   See if the warts are a nuisance. You can get rid of warts for cosmetic purposes only, but in general having surgery for this reason is not recommended. However, if the benign wart breaks open, causes itching and scratches, or bothers the dog, you can choose to remove it.
   • Your vet will advise you on whether or not to remove the warts. The warts can become irritated when the dog scratches or rubs the collar, so it's best to get rid of them to avoid infection and inflammation. Sometimes itchiness can be a sign of a warts that is causing cancer and needs to be removed.
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Method 2 of 3: General treatment of warts

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   Track the effectiveness of your chosen treatment. Keep a detailed record of the condition of the wart before the first day of treatment. Take pictures of existing warts (or moles) as a basis. Use a ruler to measure the wart in millimeters. Record the time of the scan, then circle one treatment date on the calendar, and record your measurements.
   • As long as you are sure that your dog's warts are benign (not cancerous), there are a few common treatments you can try. Remember that there is no scientific evidence to back up the effectiveness of these methods. So if the wart turns black, grows quickly, or becomes inflamed, you should bring your pet to a licensed veterinarian for medical treatment.

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   Try using cypress. Zucchini is a homeopathic remedy prepared from a plant and considered safe for dogs. The drug is available in pill and liquid form, for oral use.
   • You only need to give your dog a single dose. However, if you don't see any improvement after the first two weeks, you can give your dog a second dose.
   • It can cause miscarriage and should not be used in pregnant animals.

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   In addition to cypress, psorinoheel is a supplement that includes psorinum and sulfur, all of which act as antivirals.

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   Vitamin supplement to strengthen the dog's immune system. Warts can be a sign of a weakened immune system, so if you fix the problem with your dog's immune system, the wart will disappear. Immunosuppressants contain several immune-boosting ingredients such as arabinogalactans, lutein, and shiitake.

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   Give your dog L-Lysine. This drug comes in pill form. Give your dog 500 mg twice a day until the wart disappears.

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   Use vitamin E for warts. Break a standard vitamin E capsule with a sterile needle or knife. Use a clean finger or cotton swab to apply the vitamin directly to the wart. Repeat 3-4 times a day for two to three weeks until you see signs of improvement.

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   Apply castor oil on the wart. Standard castor oil is found in most drugstores. Castor oil can soften the wart and significantly reduce irritation, preventing your dog from scratching open bumps. Use a clean finger or a cotton swab to apply oil directly to the wart. Use this once or twice daily, or as needed to minimize irritation until the wart disappears.

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   Try apple cider vinegar (ACV). This method is painless in the early stages, however, by the middle of the treatment cycle, the acid in the apple cider vinegar destroys the tumor, giving the subject a stinging sensation and then a stinging sensation. Do not use this method for warts that grow around the eyes or genital area.
   • Pour a small amount of apple cider vinegar into the cup.
   • Apply Vaseline cream to the skin around the wart to protect your skin.
   • Sit or lie down with the dog so that the wart is facing up. Use an eye dropper to place 2-3 drops of apple cider vinegar on top of the wart and let the solution soak into your skin. You can use a clean paper towel to wipe excess liquid around the wart.
   • Distract your dog with toys or petting them so that the apple cider vinegar can soak in the wart for about 10 minutes; then let the dog walk freely.
   • Use apple cider vinegar to treat warts three to four times a day. During treatment, a throbbing pain may appear when the top of the wart falls off, however you should continue with the treatment 3-4 times a day until the wart has been eradicated. Eventually, the wart will dry out and fall off.
   • When the base of the tumor dries, it will form a red spot, or blister, on the skin. Wipe the spot or blister carefully with a clean cloth moistened with warm water, then apply coconut oil to the area once a day until the spot heals. Coconut oil has antifungal properties and will promote the healing and regeneration of healthy skin cells.
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Method 3 of 3: Removing warts with medical treatments

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   Give your dog the medicine azithromycin. This is an antibiotic that is used to treat human warts and has also been shown to be effective in treating warts in dogs. This medication should be prescribed by a veterinarian. Give the dog a drink (the dosage is based on the dog's weight) once a day for 10 days.

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   Consider subcutaneous interferon for warts formed by viral infection. This is an antiviral medication prescribed by your veterinarian that is effective for warts that do not respond to other treatments or severe warts. Your veterinarian will give your dog an injection several times a week, or he or she can instruct you to give it at home.
   • This treatment can be used for up to eight weeks.
   • Although you may avoid surgery and the risks involved, this treatment can cause some side effects such as fever and loss of appetite.

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   Ask your veterinarian to practice electrosurgery. When performing electrosurgery, also known as electrosurgery, the veterinarian uses a small device that conducts electricity to the wart site and burns the infected tissue, thereby removing it. warts.
   • Surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia, which is a safe option if you are concerned about the risks associated with the procedure for general anesthesia.

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   Discuss cryotherapy with your veterinarian. With cryotherapy, your veterinarian will use a specialized tool to freeze the wart. The freezing process destroys the diseased tissue, causes the wart to shrink significantly, and in many cases the wart disappears completely.
   • Similar to electrocautery, cryotherapy is performed under local anesthesia, so your dog will not be under general anesthesia.

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   Choose a method to remove the wart. Removal is the most traditional treatment for warts, but your veterinarian may need to undergo general anesthesia for the dog during surgery. For traditional resection, veterinarians simply use a medical scalpel to remove the infected wart and tissue.
   • The veterinarian may choose to wait until the dog needs general anesthesia for another reason to remove the warts, as sedating the dog just to get rid of the warts is an extreme measure.

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   Try laser resection. This treatment should be an option if your dog has stubborn pimples and has not responded to other treatments. Your dog will need general anesthesia, but laser removal will remove the warts at their root, and have been shown to be the most effective treatment for stubborn or recurring warts. play. advertisement

Advice

• Your veterinarian may use dog warts caused by the papilloma virus to determine the status of your dog's immune system. This method is especially useful for older dogs with weakened immune systems. Therefore, you need to seriously consider keeping benign tumors, as long as they do not affect the dog.

Warning

• If your dog has warts caused by a virus, you should keep them isolated from other dogs. This is really necessary if the wart develops in the mouth. Make sure your dog has its own bowl of water and does not share water with other dogs. You should keep your dog away from dog parks or dog-rich areas until the warts are completely removed.