Dog Wart Removal Explained: Causes, Risk Factors, and Methods

Not all dog warts need to be removed. In healthy dogs, they often resolve on their own.

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Dr. Jennifer Bailey, DVM
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Dog wart removal can be accomplished through a variety of home and veterinary procedures.
Dog warts usually resemble cauliflower and typically appear around a dog’s mouth or paws. If you are unsure if a growth on your dog is a wart, it’s best to check with your vet. Credit: Petra Richli | Getty Images

Let’s face it—dog warts are unsightly. They look like a tiny stalk of pink, white, beige, blue, or black cauliflower growing from your dog’s lips, gums, tongue, or paw pads. Warts seem to suddenly appear without warning, like mushrooms growing on your lawn.

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  1. Then what are the things that have popped up on my dogs back and sides since she has turned 12. Some look exactly like seed warts while others are smooth and could be moles of some sort. They are all about the size of a somewhat used pencil eraser.