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What to do for my senior dog's bleeding ear wart that won't heal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | spayed | 11 years and 1 month old | 33 lbs

My cocker spaniel is 11 years & 2 years ago had a couple of warts removed to check if cancerous. They weren't and she has several more but at her last check up in June I was told they were ok and normal. However one on her ear bleed when she went to be groomed. Since then it's got very sore looking and keeps bleeding. I bathed it with salty water to prevent it becoming infected. Any advice on what else I can do. My vets are a car ride away and my daughter is away at present so cannot get there.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 19th, 2019

It is very common for older, small breed dogs to get these benign warts. I usually only recommend removal if they are causing issues (like this one). If you can't get it to heal you may have to have it surgically removed. I suggest you order this wound spray to put on it. Use as directed. If no improvement, have your vet check it out. ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vetericyn-Wound-Skincare-Hydrogel-Spray/dp/B071DQZCXD/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=vetericyn&qid=1563539479&s=gateway&sr=8-3 )

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