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Do dogs get warts?

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Generally speaking, warts are small lumps that grow on the skin's surface. But what you may not know is that the term “wart” is more properly reserved for a type of harmless lump caused by a virus — the papillomavirus. Thus, warts are more accurately called papillomas or papillomatous growths. read more

Warts are harmless lumps that pose little danger to dogs (and cats, too) because they do not spread to other parts of the body. Warts are harmless lumps that pose little danger to dogs (and cats, too) because they do not spread to other parts of the body. read more

There are three common appearances of dog warts: Small, skin colored, resembling a mushroom on a stalk or a tiny finger. These common warts are benign and nothing to worry about, as long as they remain the same size and shape. It is still a good idea to have the dog wart examined by your veterinarian. read more

Warts on dogs are described as looking like a small head of cauliflower, but other, rarer types do exist, including an inverted papilloma (usually a firm lump with a dot in the middle) and dark, scaly plaques of skin that have an irregular surface. read more

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