In dogs, we do not call these growths “warts ” we use the more formal term “viral papilloma.” As in people, viral papillomas are caused by a papillomavirus though dogs and people have very different papillomaviruses and cannot transmit their viruses across species lines.Ī "fimbriated" oral papilloma in a dog. It is usually not possible to identify a growth visually though there are some exceptions.ĭo not be surprised if what you are assuming is a “wart” is really something else. Because many types of growths can appear harmless but behave malignantly, removal and biopsy are often recommended, especially if the appearance of the growth and/or patient does not fit into what is considered typical. In such cases where warts have a typical appearance in a classic patient, diagnosis may be obvious but in older patients with warts in locations other than the face, other types of growths become more likely. The classical canine viral wart patient is a young dog with warts in or around the mouth or eyes. Viral warts in dogs tend to possess frond-like structures (called "fimbriae") creating more of a sea anemone or cauliflower-like appearance, though they can be smooth as well. Human warts are round, somewhat flat, and relatively smooth. Before assuming a growth is "just a wart" it is a good idea to learn about warts (viral papillomas) in case what you are seeing doesn't really fit and needs further evaluation.
#Skin tag on dog mouth skin#
Very few skin growths have a visual appearance that is characteristic, though there are some that do. It is important to realize that viral warts are a specific condition and that a growth on the dog’s skin may or may not represent a viral wart.
Everyone who has every seen a drawing of a fairy tale witch knows what warts look like so when the family dog develops small round skin growths, many people assume these, too, are harmless warts. (Photocredit: Public Domain Graphic via Wikimedia)Ĭertain viruses are able to cause the growth of small round skin tumors commonly referred to as warts. This is the most common type of viral papilloma
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