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jessica741 · Jul 27, 2011, 07:49 AM

Hi my name is jessica. I'm 15 years old and this past year my dad found a dog and brough it home to me and told me I could have it I do everything with this dog it like everything to me . Two months ago she got this virus in the mouth and its so bad! She won't eat she won't drink all she does is cry she's only 8 months old and the vet told me to become open to the idea of putter her down but what happends is she will get better then I just have killed my best friend I really need help on what to do please help me

Aurora_Bell · Jul 27, 2011, 08:02 AM

The canine papilloma virus is not dangerous. The warts should disappear when the dog's immune system is mature enough to generate a response to the virus. There are only two known cases when the canine papilloma virus progressed on to malignant, but such cases are extremely rare and do not represent the natural course.

Sometimes oral papillomas become infected because of bacteria in the mouth. In these cases, you will want to use antibiotics to keep control of pain, inflammation and bad breath. Your vet has not prescribed this treatment? I am in total shock that they would consider putting the pup down! There is also the option of surgery to take care of the painful or large ones in the mouth. Usually once they have been removed they can prepare an auto vaccine from the "wart".

Aurora_Bell · Jul 27, 2011, 08:16 AM

Just wanted to give you some more info on the virus. The CPV is usually prevalent in dogs with weaker immune systems, so making sure they are up to date is one way to avoid this virus. Make sure if you have multiple dogs that they each have their own dishes. This means not using community water dishes in dog parks or other dog friendly areas. Make sure you are keeping your dog away from other dogs to avoid spreading this virus.

The CPV is a very common virus in dogs. We see a lot of the dogs in our shelters come in with these growths on their mouths. They usually heal up on their own. But when eating becomes painful, it usually means they need to be surgically removed or "frozen" off. Much like a wart would be on a human.

One product that seems to be quite popular is "Petflex". Also puncturing a vitamin E capsule and applying it to the wart can reduce the size which may make eating a bit easier for your BFF. Ask your vet about the use of castor oil to soften the warts as well.

It usually takes about 2-3 months for the dog to fight off this bacteria on their own. Good luck and please keep us posted! Do not put your pup down! They will get better!!

jessica741 · Jul 27, 2011, 08:29 AM

I though the vet was crazy! But they said its turning into the malignat what ever that is she didn't tell me cause she didn't want to scare me its not like there only one there has to be at least 1 to 2 hundred there on her face mouth toung throat they say if the did surgery her face would be gone but I just can't do that to my little baby she's everything to me

Aurora_Bell · Jul 27, 2011, 08:52 AM

I would be utterly shocked if this was turning into the malignant form. I would see another vet.

Aurora_Bell · Jul 27, 2011, 08:53 AM

They wouldn't be removing parts of her face, they would remove the warts. And usually removing or crushing one or two destroys the host and the rest go on their own. Something isn't adding up here. I would see another vet ASAP. Is she on some sort of antiviral meds now?

Aurora_Bell · Jul 27, 2011, 09:11 AM

I have never heard of a vet no divulging info because she didn't want to scare an owner... That just doesn't make sense. It would be like a human doctor not telling a patient they had cancer because they didn't want the patient to get scared or worried. Putting a dog down with CPV is like putting a human down for having a hangnail...

paleophlatus · Jul 27, 2011, 06:15 PM

Aurora Bell is right on. Find another vet to talk to and check your dog out.

Here is a link to a Vet clinic in Los Angeles, talking specifically about this condition.

Your current vet should have already done at least a couple SIMPLE things to get your pup started back to normal.

Aurora_Bell · Jul 27, 2011, 06:29 PM

Forgot the link Paleo :)

paleophlatus · Jul 27, 2011, 07:51 PM

Yep... I'd like you to think I was just testing to see if you were all paying attention. But, I guess I was the only one NOT!

Here it is.

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_canine_viral_papillomas.html