Unless the growths interfere with the quality of the dog's life, typically treatment is not warranted. Canine oral papillomatosis growths usually spontaneously regress after about a month (4-8weeks) without any treatment. If they don't regress after, or are causeing problems with eating, or become painful and infected, then surgical removal with a laser, or cryosurgery is recommended. Antiviral drugs may also be used to help shrink the lesion before surgery. Cutaneous papillomas in older dogs do not regress. They are benign growths and need not be removed unless they are causing discomfort. (3)
Because immunodefiency plays a role
in
canine papilomavirus infection, it is important to support the dog's
immune system. Adequate, balanced nutrition is an important
factor in a healthy immune system. Any concurrent infection or
disease states will also contribute to immunosuppression, so they
should be treated or managed appropriately.