Diagnosis Of Dog Warts
The veterinary diagnosis of warts on your dog is usually a visual diagnosis, as each type of wart
is specific in shape, color, and region. For example, Melibomium Gland Adenomas (eyelid warts) are usually
only present around the ocular region, and are characteristically round in shape.
Warts caused by the papilloma virus (also called papillomas) are also round in diameter, though have
a distinct rough texture, sometimes being similar to that of a cauliflower. Papillomas are usually the
most common type of warts in very young and very old dogs, due to an underdeveloped or less effective
immune system.
However, it is sometimes necessary to perform laboratory testing on a dog to ascertain the degree and specific type of infection that is causing the warts.Though this is uncommon in lieu of a visual diagnosis, laboratory tests are often used in dogs that have warts in several regions, or warts that are not able to be positively diagnosed with a visual examination.
A Complete Blood Count test (CBC test) is sometimes used to analyze your dog's white and red blood cell count, as some changes in this count can be a key sign of viral infection. This test is also useful for determining how effective your dog's immune system is, and if an immune system booster is necessary to help clear up warts caused by a viral infection.
CBC tests are also used for obtaining a general idea about your dog's overall health, which enables your veterinarian to better treat any abnormalities.
In addition to this, a urinalysis test is often used to determine if your dog's kidneys are functioning properly. This test is usually used to determine if your dog is exhibiting any other health conditions, that may be a contributing factor to the occurrence of warts.
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