Most warts are not dangerous for your pet and can be removed with either a topical ointment or through minor surgery. Consult your veterinarian to determine which would work best for your animal and to rule out more serious conditions.
Instructions
Notice if your dog constantly licks, bites or scratches at a wart, which can cause bleeding and infection and is a sign that a bothersome wart should be removed. Warts don't look appealing, but they generally are not causing your pet any physical harm, other than discomfort.
Take your pet to the doctor to make sure the wart is benign and to determine what kind of virus is causing the growth. Knowing what kind of wart your dog has will affect how you provide treatment. In some cases, leaving it alone may be your best bet.
Applying topical remedies such as castor oil or vitamins E, C and A can be a less invasive way of ridding your dog of warts. Purchase the vitamins in gel cap form and simply squeeze the liquid onto your dog's skin.
Removing warts surgically may be recommended, but only if the growths are located where they are harming your dog's well-being, such as around the eyes or in the mouth. In this case, your dog may require anesthesia, which can be risky in older animals. Surgeries that need only a local anesthesia include burning or freezing the warts away, both of which are common practice and should provide little risk to your pet.
After a wart is removed, check the area occasionally to see if it has returned. Warts are caused by a virus in the system and can reappear over time. Making sure your pet is eating a proper diet and getting plenty of exercise can strengthen the immune system and possibly prevent further outbreaks.