The short answer is no, do not administer human pharmaceuticals to your dog without first receiving your veterinarian’s approval. Your veterinarian abdicated his responsibility by blaming the pharmacist.
What are the wart like bumps on my dog?
#4: Papillomas on pets
Given that papillomaviruses are to blame, warts are frequently referred to as papillomas. These typically harmless bumps appear on the skin, the abdomen, or the mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth in dogs and usually disappear on their own.
When Should you Remove Warts on Dogs?
Many times you do not need to remove dog warts. My own dog Ruby has between 10 and 15 warts. We haven’t taken any of them away because she hasn’t bothered any of them. Since dog warts are typically benign (i.e., not cancerous growths), removal is not usually necessary.
A warty on their body may entice some dogs to lick, chew, or scratch it. This can cause them to bleed. Many times, having your veterinarian surgically remove these warts will stop your dog from bothering them.
Castor Oil
This vegetable oil can be used topically to treat a dog’s warts and is typically available at many drug and grocery stores.
Until warts start to disappear, use sterilized fingers or cotton swabs once every one to two days.
By applying this treatment directly to a dog’s warts, the irritation and itching they cause will be greatly reduced.
That lessens the likelihood of the dog breaking open warts by scratching and digging at them. This is crucial because failing to do so would worsen their condition and impede or stop the healing process.
FAQ
Can I use human wart remover on my dog?
The short answer is no, do not administer human pharmaceuticals to your dog without first receiving your veterinarian’s approval.
How do you treat warts on dogs?
Surgery is the preferred course of treatment when only one or a few warts are present. This can be accomplished using a scalpel, laser, or cryosurgery (which involves freezing the wart to death).
How can I treat my dogs warts at home?
- Vitamin E: Applying vitamin E topically may help some papillomas shrink.
- Castor Oil: Warts can also be softened and relieved of irritation by applying castor oil.
- Thuja (Thuja occidentalis): Thuja (Thuja occidentalis) is also advised for treating dog warts.
Does wart cream work on dogs?
Without causing discomfort or bleeding, Wartsoff Ointment is used to remove external warts (Papillomas) from cattle, horses, goats, and dogs.