Are dog warts contagious?

Dog warts are growths that are caused by the papilloma virus. The warts are most commonly found in the eye and mouth area. The warts are contagious and may be transmitted to other canines, but cannot be transmitted to humans. The warts are not a health threat and typically go away without treatment. read more

Dog Warts Are Contagious to Dogs Canine warts are skin growths that have structures similar to cauliflower. The warts form due to a virus, the papilloma virus, which attacks the immune system and leads to the occurrence of warts. read more

Fortunately, the wart viruses that affect dogs are not contagious to cats or to people. The incubation period for canine papilloma viruses is usually 1 to 8 weeks from contact with an infected dog. The warts may spontaneously regress several months, but sometimes they will persist for years. read more