Warts in Dogs One Dog's Story
How an alarming case of
oral warts came and went
MetPet.com Staff Writer
This is anecdotal information so please contact your
veterinarian for specific care.
One of our golden retrievers developed a huge case of warts on
the right side of her mouth. She was 13, in good health for her age and
had no other illnesses.
The wart attack started off as a chewing gum size, light pink
bump that was usually hidden under her upper lip. It became visible only
when she ate or when she panted.
Within a few weeks the wart blossomed into an alarming cluster
that covered the entire right side of her mouth and drooped several inches below
it. A small cluster of two warts was also developing on the left corner of
her mouth. It looked as if she had been into the strawberry flavored
cottage cheese and it was flowing out of both sides of her mouth.
Since it was not bothering her, although it was alarming to look
at, we agreed with our veterinarian to avoid surgery at her age and see what
developed.
We put her on the eating regimen below and thoroughly cleaned
(with bleach spray cleanser) her food and water bowls after each meal.
Approximately 2 months from when we noticed the first wart, they began to
disappear with amazing speed.
Just when it appeared that the huge wart cluster would have to
be surgically removed, it began to disappear. In a few days, the huge,
pink cluster shrank into pea-sized bumps and then into smaller red bumps that
were barely visible along her gum line. Within two weeks they disappeared
entirely.
Warts can return but it appears that the dog's own immune
system, with help from a fresh food regimen and perhaps supplements can overcome
them without having to resort to surgery. Whether or not the following
items helped, our 65 lb golden retriever has attained 14 years of age and
happily walks a 2.5 mile course in the woods and fields without a hitch.
Food:
Vegetables: finely chopped raw, steamed or lightly cooked in butter
Carrots
Green beans
Cabbage both green and red
Broccoli
Zucchini squash
Romaine lettuce
Spinach
Cauliflower
Meats, cut up and sauteed
Beef
Chicken
Additional items in moderation
Yogurt, plain
Flax seed, ground
Bananas
Whole wheat bread
Rice
Red potatoes
Tomatoes
Tortillas, steamed
Bagels
Rawhide chew chips
Supplements
Please note this is not an endorsement of any product and,
since this is just one dog's experience and not a test, there is no way to know
if any of these items were the cause of the recovery. MetPet.com has no
affiliation with any of these products or companies.
Solid Gold Sea Meal Vitamin Supplement
Viroplex with lysine, minerals and vitamins
Glucosamine/MSM/Chondrotin for arthritis and not related to her warts
Related Information:
Warts in Dogs
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