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My older Yorkiepoo has too many warts. Are there non-surgical options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

dog warts too many to surgically remove older dog yorkiepoo

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 15th, 2017

If they are small and just on top of the skin, there is an instrument used to help freeze them off. Sometimes can require a light sedation but not general anesthesia. It is worth seeing if you can find a vet that has a cyroprobe to help get rid of some of them.

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