What is this strange growth on my dog's paw pad? Is it a wart?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | spayed | 70 lbs
Need advice ... what is this growth on our dog’s carpal Pad?
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Published on February 27th, 2020
It has a wart like appearance, however it is difficult to determine what it may be by just an image. Ideally, Chewy should be physically examined by your veterinarian. A fine needle aspirate can be done to collect samples for pathology. This may provide a diagnosis. Treatment options can be discussed once results are returned. If she is licking or chewing at it, place an e-collar (cone) on her until she sees the doctor.
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Published on September 26th, 2019
Hell. This does not look like the typical wart. As to if it is a dangerous tumor, only after a biopsy or excision, will that be known. Your veterinarian has taken a common conservative approach, so I would not be alarmed. If the growth does not respond to the ointment, I would recommend complete removal with histopathology to identify what the growth is. Hopefully, this will be curative. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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