Dog Warts
Warts are small nodular growths occurring on the skin and mucous membranes in different parts of the
body. They are of two types: Hard warts characterized by round, smooth, horny elevations, which occur especially on the eyelids, neck, head, and back of old cats and dogs; and soft warts characterized by a flat, rough, cauliflowerlike appearance, which occur principally in the mouth and on the genital organs of young dogs.
The appearance of large numbers of warts on dogs, especially in the mouth or on the genital organs in young animals, is not uncommon. The condition is considered to be contagious and is referred to as infectious buckle papillomata. Dogs affected with this type of wart should be isolated to prevent the spread of the disease to other animals. Buckle warts usually appear suddenly; they may persist for some time and disappear spontaneously without any treatment. Their presence in large numbers may interfere with eating and cause excessive salivation. In some cases applications of dilute vinegar to the warts will relieve the condition.
Intravenous administration of arsenical compounds is also of value in clearing up warts. Treatment for large warts is surgical and consists in their removal, followed by cauterization with silver nitrate.