Dog wart growing and bleeding: Should I worry or treat it at home?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 7 years and 10 months old | 13 lbs
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?
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Published on May 7th, 2020
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.
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Published on February 16th, 2018
I can see that Toby has a small flesh colored bump on his skin. This can be a wart or a small growth. As long as it is not bothering him, you can keep a close eye on the area. If the bump grows in size quickly or begins bleeding, Toby should be seen by a vet, as it may need to be removed. You can also elect to have it removed now, this may even be done under light sedation, if you are concerned.
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