"Dog warts" refers to small bumps or growths that can appear on a dog's skin. They are caused by a virus and look like warts that humans can get.
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Old dog warts tend to be small and slow growing, if they grow at all.
Dog Wart on Ear Our dog Leon, an 11 - month - old male Rhodesian Ridgeback, has has a wart on his right ear for about three months now.
Causes & Prevention of Warts in Dogs: Veterinarian reviewed information that explains the causes
of dog Warts, including how they may be prevented.
Though
old dog warts can affect any dog, breeds that are particularly susceptible to this skin problem include Poodles, Malteses and Bichons.
One of the more common types of lumps are
dog warts.
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Dog Warts and the Canine Papilloma Virus.»
In addition to reviewing the following Ask a Vet Online Questions and Answers, also see
our Dog Warts page.
Is This Bleeding Growth
a Dog Wart or Cancer?
Other types of
dog warts are called «papillomas».