Dog wart growing and bleeding: Should I worry or treat it at home?

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Hi my dog has had a wart looking thing on his back for some time now I searched it up online and it says that I shouldn’t worry about it. But I think it got bigger and is drying up around the sides and dry blood has formed. And since we are quarantined I’m wondering if it is something I should worry about, will it get worse and if I should take some action at home? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 7 years and 10 months old | 13 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You should make sure that Toby does not lick or scratch the wart. Also, you can clean the dried blood and dirt with boiled, warm water or antiseptic solution (4% chlorhexidine works best). Once your local vets are open again, you should get Toby seen by them. The growth does not look nasty but if it is getting bigger, bleeding or bothering your dog, surgical removal should be discussed.

Dog wart growing and bleeding: Should I worry or treat it at home?

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