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Should I worry about the warts on my dog?
Papillomas are non-cancerous growths (warts) commonly found on the skin of older dogs. They occur more frequently in males, and their cause is unknown. There may be one or several of these growths, and they are usually small.
These tumors are not cancerous, and surgical removal is usually successful. Surgery is usually recommended if the papilloma is repeatedly traumatized for any reason. Removal can also be considered if the papilloma is cosmetically unacceptable. Such factors as number, location and size of the growths, age, and general health of the dog are considered in deciding whether to do surgery.