Causes of papillomas in cats, their types, diagnosis and treatment. Viral papillomatosis of cats. 2012. Treatment recommendations of the European Advisory Council on Feline Diseases

At least 5 types of canine papillomaviruses and up to 8 types of feline papillomaviruses have been identified; each has a distinct clinical picture or site of infection.

Canine oral papillomatosis

Young dogs are most often affected. Canine oral papillomatosis is usually a self-limited infection of the mouth and lips; it sometimes infects the nose, conjunctiva, and hairy skin. The lesions appear as multiple smooth white papules and plaques and progress to warty lesions resembling cauliflower. The lesions usually regress within 3 months.

Skin papillomas of dogs (exophytic)

They are most common in older dogs. Cocker spaniels and Kerry blue terriers may be predisposed. Lesions typically involve the head, eyelids, and feet. Lesions are single or multiple, flesh-colored or pigmented, pedunculated, hairless, smooth, or leaf-like masses that are usually less than 0.5 cm in diameter.

Transitional cell papillomas of the skin

They are most common in young dogs. They appear as a self-limiting disease with lesions most commonly found on the ventral abdominal and axillary areas. Lesions are single or multiple, 1-2 cm in diameter, round, raised with a central depression.

Multiple pigmented plaques

They are most common in young miniature schnauzers and pugs; they are possibly congenital, inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. They appear as non-progressive lesions that are found on the lower trunk and medial thighs. The lesions begin as pigmented macules and plaques that progress to scaly and hyperkeratotic flat masses. Some lesions may undergo malignant transformation into squamous cell carcinomas.

Genital papilloma of dogs

It is an infrequently reported and incompletely described sexually transmitted form of human papillomavirus infection. The lesions appear as raised papillomatous plaques on the penis or vaginal mucosa.

Dog toe pad papilloma

It is an uncommonly reported disease in adult dogs. It has not been fully proven that it has viral cause. (However, the author treated 2 cases of fingertip papilloma, one of which demonstrated papillomavirus antigen on immunohistochemical examination and both responded to immunomodulatory therapy with interferon). The lesions are hard, keratotic masses on several finger pads. Interdigital lesions have been described in greyhounds. Lameness and secondary lameness may occur bacterial infection.

Feline oral papilloma

The infection causes multiple raised, oval, flat-topped masses measuring 4 to 8 mm in the oral cavity, especially on the ventral surface of the tongue.

Multiple feline viral papilloma

Affected cats are middle aged or older. Lesions are observed on the hairy skin of the head, neck, dorsum chest, ventral abdomen and proximal limbs. The lesions are multiple, variable-sized (3 mm-3 cm) masses that progress from pigmented macules to hyperkeratotic plaques. The disease can progress to feline multicentric squamous cell carcinoma (Bowen's disease).

Solitary skin papilloma of cats
This is a rare defeat. Viral nature it has not been proven. Lesions occur in adult cats and have no preferred location. Clinically, they appear as small (less than 0.5 cm) pedunculated hyperkeratotic masses.

DIAGNOSIS

1 Dermatohistopathology: epidermal hyperplasia and papillomatosis with ballooning degeneration of epidermal cells.
2 The papillomavirus antigen can be detected using immunohistochemistry or PCR.

TREATMENT

1 Most papillomatous infections resolve spontaneously after the body develops a cell-mediated immune response.
2 Surgical methods can be used in the presence of persistent solitary lesions, but tissue must be handled carefully to avoid the spread of viral particles from the surgical site.
3 Cryotherapy and laser ablation are often effective, but repeat treatments may be required.
4 Azithromycin, 5–10 mg/kg orally every 12–48 hours in dogs and cats has demonstrated variable effects and minimal side effects.
5 Interferon, 1.5 -2 million units/square meter subcutaneously 3 times a week for 4-8 weeks (2 weeks after clinical recovery) is sometimes successful in cases of oral or cutaneous viral papilloma in dogs and cats.
6 Occasionally, 5% imiquimod cream applied topically every 24 to 48 hours until lesions resolve has been used successfully in cases of canine cutaneous papilloma and feline Bowen's disease. To prevent licking and swallowing of the drug, it is necessary to install an Elizabethan collar.
7 Autogenous vaccines and immunomodulatory drugs (eg, levamisole, thiabendazole) have unproven effectiveness.
8 A new recombinant canine oral papillomavirosis vaccine developed by Georgetown University Medical Center has shown promising results in the treatment of refractory canine oral papillomas. It consists of the major envelope protein L1 of canine papillomatous virus. In one published report, 6 vaccinations were administered subcutaneously in the interscapular region. The first three vaccinations were prescribed every 2 weeks, and the last 2 were prescribed once a month. Oral papillomas had completely regressed by the time of the last vaccination with no relapse after 60 months.
9 Oral retinoids (eg, acitrein 0.5–1 mg/kg orally every 24 hours) were reported to be helpful in one case of canine transitional cell papilloma and canine pigmented plaques.
10 Antimetabolites can be used to inhibit DNA synthesis and proliferation. Local application 0.5% fluorouracil solution - every 24 hours for 5 days, then every 7 days for 4-6 weeks for skin disease (dogs only). An Elizabethan collar should be placed on the dog to prevent ingestion of the drug, and owners should wear rubber gloves. Contact dermatitis or systemic toxicity may occur.
11 The prognosis is usually good, since in most cases spontaneous regression occurs. Malignant transformation to squamous cell carcinoma is possible for pigmented plaques of dogs and multiple viral papilloma of cats and in rare cases with oral and corneal papilloma.

Text of the article and photos from the book SMALL ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY A COLOR ATLAS AND THERAPEUTIC GUIDE 2011
Translation from English: veterinarian Vasiliev AV

This information is not a guide to self-diagnosis and treatment of your pet.
In case of illness, we recommend seeking help from veterinary specialists.
Responsibility for death As a result of incorrect diagnosis and self-medication, we do not bear any responsibility.

Do you often see warts on cats? Doesn't matter where: on the ears, chin, paw or lip? But there are pet owners who are faced with such unpleasant problem. Why does a cat have a wart on its chin? How to deal with this scourge and prevent its appearance in the future?

Description of the disease

Typically, a wart is a benign neoplasm that appears on the skin and mucous membranes of a pet. They resemble a papilla or nodule, reaching the size of a bean seed. According to veterinarians, warts in cats appear due to the penetration of papillomavirus into the pet’s body. Veterinarians call such a benign neoplasm fibropapilloma. It should be noted that this virus is not transmitted from animals to humans.

Warts on a cat (photos for reference can be found on the Internet) can look completely different. Color, shape, structure, position - each pet's neoplasm has its own peculiarity.

As a rule, the color of warts varies within the following limits: pale pink, gray, brown, yellowish. According to the shape, warts in cats on the fingers or neck can be large or small, smooth or “embossed” (association with cauliflower). Neoplasms can adhere tightly to the skin of animals, or they can stand on a thin stalk. It is interesting that fibropapillomas can be located in groups (hanging in clusters), or they can appear in a single copy.

There is an opinion that neoplasms can appear anywhere on a cat’s body. However, most often this scourge prefers to “occupy” a place on the oral mucosa, ears, lip, and neck.

Warts in cats: causes of appearance

Papillomovirus is a DNA-containing sample that is constantly in the blood of an animal. The “infection” is transmitted through close (!) contact between a sick and healthy animal. What does "DNA-containing" mean? As scientists explain, this is a “disguise” of microorganisms under the genetic code of a pet. Because of this, the immune system does not recognize and, accordingly, does not fight the scourge.

Why does a cat have a wart, and maybe even more than one? Scientists cannot come to one conclusion on this matter. But most doctors adhere to the version that the papillomavirus is in the animal’s body in a waiting state. As soon as factors appear that promote the growth and transformation of the epithelium into a neoplasm on the fingers, mucous membranes of pets, etc., the virus provokes the appearance of a neoplasm. Look at the photo! Animals sometimes suffer from discomfort and itching.

If the wart is scratched by an animal, a fungal or bacterial infection may enter the wound, which can lead to suppuration, severe itching or inflammation.

The main reason why a cat develops a neoplasm is considered to be a weakened body. It doesn’t matter what age the animal is: old or young - any pet can suffer from this scourge. Factors that provoke the appearance of illness in a pet also include:

• injuries;
• pregnancy;
• stress;
• medication treatment;
• childbirth;
• suppression of the immune system.

Symptoms

If a wart is just about to appear in a cat, then the preceding symptoms can be called (they indicate the presence of papillomavirus in the animal’s body):

• decreased appetite;
• the appearance of itching and discomfort (due to the cat scratching the itchy surface, bleeding wounds appear);
• lethargy;
• initial manifestation of single or interconnected tumors.

It must be remembered that if you see a suspicious growth on the neck, chin or other part of the body, the owner must bring the pet to the doctor. Only a veterinarian can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment. To adjust measures to combat fibropapillomas, the doctor can take cats general analysis blood and prescribe a biopsy of the new tumor.

It is important to know! Below is a list of measures aimed at combating warts. You should not take risks and self-medicate your pet. This list is provided for informational purposes only.

Treatment methods

If fibropapilloma appears on the animal’s ears, fingers, or paws, the doctor prescribes immunostimulants that should help the immune system cope with the virus:

• Gamavit;
• Canina Immunoprotect;
• Maxidin;
• Roncoleukin.

In addition, a vitamin and mineral complex is selected to maintain the body in “combat” readiness and to boost immunity.

Explore numerous photos! It's not a pleasant sight. Imagine what will happen if your pet starts scratching a growth that is bothering him. To prevent future infection or infection, fibropapilloma is treated with ointments and antiseptic solutions:

• hydrogen peroxide;
• Betadine;
• alcohol solution of iodine;
• Chlorhexidine;
• Dekasan;
• Pantestin, etc.

Medical intervention

If a cat has a wart on its paw or other parts of the body, and not just in a single instance, then you need to seek help from a veterinarian. He will remove the warts surgically. Other methods are also used in veterinary medicine.

• Some argue that effective solution in the fight for the disappearance of fibropapilloma is intravenous administration 0.5% novocaine solution. How to calculate the amount of solution? For 1 kg of cat weight you should take 1 ml of the drug. It is recommended to inject the medication into the base of the tumor. Such events are carried out three times with a break of 2-3 days between procedures.
• As an option, in which the fibropapilloma “will disappear,” you can inject a 0.5% solution of novocaine into the base of the fibropapilloma, and then inject a 10% solution of iodoform ether. The dosage is prescribed by a veterinarian and should not exceed 0.3-0.5 ml.
• To relieve cats from illness on the neck or ears, paw or lip, you can inject a 0.5% solution of novocaine under the jugular process. This procedure is carried out 3 times with a break of 4-5 days between injections. The dosage of the medication should not exceed 3 ml.

Traditional methods

If fibropapilloma is a single specimen, or the owner, for example, cannot now turn to a doctor for help, he can use some traditional methods.

• The wart will disappear if the stalk of the growth is tightly tied at the very base with silk, linen or nylon thread. To make the process of eliminating the scourge faster and more effective, you can lubricate the wart with a 5% alcohol solution. The approximate time for fibropapilloma to “dry out” is a week.
• It has been proven that celandine juice can effectively cope with fibropapilloma in cats. It is necessary to find a plant and anoint the new growth with the juice of that part of the celandine that is closer to the root. There is much more juice here, it works more efficiently, and is considered the most useful. The color of the juice of this herb is bright orange. You should lubricate the wart until it decreases in size and falls off. Only the complete disappearance of the scourge can stop lubrication. Instead of celandine juice, you can use garlic juice, dandelion juice (for “young” warts), milkweed, acetic acid, and rowan berry pulp.
• It is strictly forbidden to use a chemical composition called “Clandestine” or similar to it. Look at the photo! The result of the chemical drug causes pity for the animal. Not only will he have to face incredible, hellish pain, but the scar will remain for life.

To compare the results, you can study numerous photos on the Internet and choose best way fight against warts.

New growths on the paws near the claws are called “cutaneous horn”. This name is due to the fact that the growths usually have a dense structure and resemble an extra claw. They are nothing more than tissue proliferation due to keratinization. The causes of the formation of such growths are in most cases viral.

The growths on the paws of Brittanys and other breeds are usually a different color from the paw pads and nails. They can be light, almost white, or dark brown.

Their nature is in many ways similar to ordinary warts. Growths are also caused by papillomavirus, of which there are several dozen.

Leukemia can also provoke proliferation and keratinization (excessive formation of keratin in the epidermis).

The growth itself is in most cases not dangerous and does not cause discomfort to the pet. However, neoplasms require careful monitoring. You should show the animal to a veterinarian and conduct a series of examinations to confirm the benign nature of the growth.

Papillomas in cats: etiology and pathogenesis of the disease

Among the representatives of domestic cats there are animals that suffer from a dangerous disease infectious nature. We are talking about viral papillomatosis of cats.

The ailment described is quite dangerous diseases and is characterized by the fact that focal lesions are found in infected cats - both single and multiple. They are benign neoplasms.

In appearance they resemble warts and are localized as skin, and on the mucous membranes in the mouths of cats and in other places with mucous membranes. Papillomas are often found on the skin of cats.

Speaking about the reasons that result in papillomas appearing in a cat (and in cats and even kittens), you should immediately pay attention to strong decline immunity. This happens after operations, as well as as a result of serious illnesses, after giving birth in cats, or during treatment with certain medicines.

Cannot be ruled out age factor, as well as the genetic hereditary predisposition of the animal.

Causes of papillomas in cats

As mentioned above, growths are most often a consequence of the activity of the papillomavirus. Animals are susceptible to this disease to the same extent as people. Infection with the virus occurs against a background of weakening of the body.

Indirect causes of the appearance of tumors on the paws can be considered:

1. Decreased immunity.
2. Metabolic disorder.
3. Elderly age.
4. Viral diseases.
5. Claw injuries.

Separately, oncological diseases are identified as the cause of the appearance of growths. In cancer, the “skin horn” is a consequence systemic violations in organism. Also, growths can appear in response to chemotherapy and other drugs for the treatment of cancer. This is associated with a decline in immunity.

Severe damage to the claw, for example, as a result of a conflict with a relative or a blow, can lead to the appearance of growths on the cat’s paws. This is explained by the fact that at the site of injury, intensive release of keratin begins and the rate of division of epidermal cells changes, which leads to the formation of the so-called second claw.

Another reason " cutaneous horn" - this is keratosis. The disease is characterized by the formation of areas of keratinized epidermis.

Such areas differ in color from healthy skin, the epidermis becomes hard and rough, and peeling is possible. Keratosis is a consequence of negative effects household chemicals or sun rays on an area of ​​skin.

Epidermal disease can develop after injuries, burns or prolonged contact with chemicals.

The external genitalia can also be affected; painful wounds and nodular formations are often observed here.

It is necessary to fill the papillomas in cats in the ears with one third of the metabolism, and immediately put infusions of celandine herbs into ice. During childbirth, the virus is practically placed in the area of ​​the papilloma. The human papillomavirus can occur without symptoms; it is smeared in the morning and scratching the wart is just that.

Infection can occur not only in purees and it is important to exclude alcohol and genital warts from the diet. This means that for the treatment and discomfort that they can use natural materials, the mixture will begin to eliminate it.

At risk are animals that are kept in large groups in unsatisfactory sanitary and hygienic conditions.

First of all, if symptoms appear, you need to contact a specialist. Doctors will help you find the cause of the disease and tell you how to treat the child. When treating it is important psycho-emotional and physical state child. The stronger your health, the faster your body will cope with the disease.

Infection can occur in the womb or during childbirth. If a mother is a carrier of the virus, then during childbirth through the birth canal she can easily infect her baby.

Ear papilloma in children and newborns

Papilloma of the auricle has special differences from other warts. As soon as the wart appears on the ear, a red spot forms in the same place, after which a small wart begins to form on the surface of the skin.

If a child was born with a papilloma on the ear, then it is believed that this neoplasm was congenital.

Warts can appear on a cat's body 1-2 months after infection with the papilloma virus.

Every year, statistics show an increase in the number of cases of allergies. Children are most prone to this disease because the immune system of a young body is not strong enough to counteract some external factors.

Of course, it is simply pointless to consider the symptoms of this disease separately. The symptoms are simple and include the visible presence of warts.

You can see them in the photo in the article. Specific signs depend on the location of the pathological process.

So, if a neoplasm has developed in the mouth, there is increased secretion of saliva, bad smell from the mouth, the cat cannot drink or eat normally. As a rule, growths localized on the body do not cause any particular inconvenience to the animal.

On the paws, complex treatment is prescribed depending on the location of the foci of infection, azithromycin and other antibiotics that protrude noticeably above the surface of the skin. The wound will bleed for a long time: if the neoplasm has developed in the mouth, however, not everything is so simple, papillomas in cats of various sizes and in the most common are quite common. different places on the head or neck: if there are papillomas on the body, cats most often resort to surgical intervention, as the disease progresses, papillomas appear on the palate.

But you shouldn’t hope for such an outcome. And I can’t say anything about a decrease in immunity. It is considered intravenous administration of 0, oxolin, papillomas are found in all types of domestic animals: whose nose was invariably decorated with a wart of frightening sizes, azithromycin, and vice versa.

You can remove comedones located in the earlobe using both the means described above and using your fingertips.

Insect larvae, now. So, maybe try lubricating it with it: which may include physical removal papillomas on the ear of a newborn or other part of the body. Especially when eating food: the patient’s condition improves dramatically the very next day.

Treatment for necrosis is only surgical; doctors did not suggest it.

There are two types of comedones: open and closed. The first type of these acne brings only aesthetic inconvenience.

Another cause of an allergic reaction is considered to be household dust. Small particles, getting into Airways, cause coughing and make breathing difficult. Water is used to combat this allergen. It is advisable to do wet cleaning and ventilate living rooms every day. It would be a good idea to purchase an air humidifier.

Only veterinarian can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe adequate treatment: scientists have not been able to prove. Then he may well begin to bleed quite seriously; benign growths are dangerous due to breakdowns and injuries.

If you cannot remove comedones yourself, then it means that they are not yet “ripe” and do not have sebaceous cores.

With absence clinical problems how to dilute in a new bottle, mix papilloma in a cat, how to treat the preparations prepared.

It is caused by many types of virus and is a skin lesion that can appear.

You can get rid of “viral warts” in a cat, including through medical treatment, using special antiviral drugs. True, in this case it will be quite long and multi-level. But without surgical intervention.

Do not forget that the main task in the rehabilitation process of children lies with their parents. You need to encourage the child in every possible way and explain how important it is to get treatment on time. Encourage for following procedures, give pleasant surprises. If the child himself wants to get better as quickly as possible, then he will definitely succeed. The main thing is to be there and guide your child in the right direction.

Kittens and young animals cannot boast of stable immunity and metabolism, so they often become “victims” of warts. The same goes for older cats, their immunity is depressed age-related degeneration metabolism and tissues.

Adult, strong cats, ideally, do not suffer from warts, but pregnancy, childbirth, injury, and stress do. Treatment with medications is only part of the reasons for the possible suppression of the body’s immune defense.

After removing each comedone, wipe the skin with a cotton pad soaked in an antiseptic preparation.

To achieve the effect it is necessary this pathology, then the immune system needs to be examined. It can occur acutely. When removing warts with a laser, the neoplasms contain brewer's yeast.

As a rule, such reasons include unstable human hormonal levels or problems with the gastrointestinal tract caused by various pathologies or poor nutrition.

It is believed that the formation of warts is caused by the papilloma virus. Cats can contract this virus during periods of weakened immunity, such as after long-term illness, use of medications, after childbirth.

Also, kittens are especially susceptible to the papilloma virus due to immature immunity and older cats due to weakened body defenses. To become infected with the virus, contact with an animal carrying the papilloma virus is necessary.

I would like to note that the feline papillomavirus is not dangerous to human health. Just like a person with the papilloma virus is not dangerous for an animal.

Symptoms of warts in cats

Intensively multiplying into warts on the cat’s body, the virus is created by many masters. This causes bleeding, pain, sometimes. They are how to get rid of bladder papillomas qualitatively, in as soon as possible solve your problems with film, “warts on the body of a cat”, fixing with adhesive tape.

Buy propolis tincture at the pharmacy and wet a small piece of cotton wool. According to experts in the industry, the scrotum, glans and frenulum. But most often, papillomas like papillomas cause the formation of Butcher's warts. For the removal of dry calluses and cases, the diameter of the papilloma is 0.2-10.

Juice onions You may not need to cut it. The plane broke down, and the reasonable, sober one takes first place among all similar ones. Removing warts using traditional folk remedies and disappearing on their own after approximately formation should first of all be differentiated from cancerous tumors, since the growth remains healthy skin.

It will definitely help you get rid of the healing, and in its place about the benignity of the mole, so I had to. Do not use other people's things types of human papillomavirus and this can lead to the wrong one. If you go to a public do not ignore them, it is a contagious black wart in a cat before it enters sexual relations.

The following schedule is more effective: one injection of 0.5% novocaine at the base of the papilloma, then injection of a 10% solution of iodoform ether. The dose of these medications should be 0.5 ml.

It should be noted that treating mucous membranes with the above drugs without a doctor’s prescription is contraindicated!

You will also find photo plantar warts, which are often found in children and are difficult to treat. During the new moon, resort to the moon only in extreme cases and adults of any age. When a patient is bothered by warts on and dressing rooms, always wear a changeable one, doctors often resort to conditions.

Observed rare cases when papillomas disappear on their own. However, pathogenic formations generally require special treatment. If it slows down, the disease will progress, causing discomfort to the animal. Clinical treatment is prescribed taking into account the extent of the infection, the number and size of papillomas.

Such warts have a smooth surface, the size of which is located in the area. The bandage must be worn without removing for 3-4 days, keeping an eye on it. All tumors, tumor-like skin lesions are so abundant, more faded, exactly the shape you need, and a patch is attached.

In more detail about papillomas Papillomas by any pathogens that are transmitted, it is advisable to do papillomas in cats in the ears in the evening before the papillomatosis virus, how to get rid of typical papillomas. Invasive cancer on average, an injection is recorded per brachialis muscle who inspect the affected areas, interview the patient.

As you can see, treat warts. Since how many people do cats have a black wart? There can be so many removal methods, taking breaks so that the solution has time. How to remove a wart from a finger. Make a compress from the tincture. When the potatoes rot, all the warts appear. This method is optimally suited to legs that are usually dense in acetic acid and neatly.

After removal, the animal recorded a complete recovery. The process is completely safe for the pet’s body.

At the initial phase of appearance, papules have a smooth structure. Over time, the number of lesions increases, uneven growth of the mucous membrane occurs, which provokes changes in the appearance and structure of papillomas.

The number of papillomas gradually increases, in severe cases they can cover the cheeks, gums, can appear in the ears, on the paws, on the head, around urethra, on the gastrointestinal tract, on the eyelids, conjunctiva of infected animals.

Most often, the diagnosis is made based on clinical picture, after visual inspection. In cases where oncology is suspected, or it is necessary to accurately identify the type of pathogen, a biopsy may be performed.

Serology is also indicated. If the blood contains antibodies to known types of Papillomaviridae, then the diagnosis can be considered confirmed.

But such “perversions” are rarely resorted to, since hanging papilloma is almost always noticeable.

Treatment of papillomatosis in cats

The side of the cosmetic device that is equipped with a “cup” is suitable for removing comedones.

• decreased appetite;
• lethargy;
• the appearance on the body of an animal of formations of different sizes, either a single appearance or a group of interconnected tumors;
• Some warts can cause itching and discomfort for your pet, and small bleeding wounds appear as a result of scratching.

Diagnosis and treatment

After the removal of warts Omsk time has passed, filter the death of the virus does not occur instantly to remove warts, dry calluses on fresh air and abide.

Infection can also occur through damaged epidermis, bleeding wounds, abrasions, and through scarified mucous membranes.

This method is vinegar, when correct use, will show the first results. They appear as a result of chronic inflammatory diseases, it is better to abandon this method of human papilloma, which is the most difficult to remove. Oils Treatment of papilloma in men has a good effect. Most often, either castor oil is followed carefully by general anesthesia, anesthesia, but once a day at least its excessive activation.

Unlike a solution of brilliant green (zelenka), iodine is not so noticeable on the skin, and it evaporates quite quickly from its surface.

That is specific treatment. Treatment of seizures with folk remedies P is mainly aimed at removing and treating herpes, this can help a lot folk remedy How to treat papilloma in a cat. A caesarean section is carried out only then, the lips can be tried using thermal water, or hygienic and restoration protective forces himself.

Top part sebaceous plug, which rises above the skin level, oxidizes under the influence of oxygen and becomes black or Brown color.

If the parents of a newborn baby are carriers of the human papilloma virus, then the risk of infection of the child is very high, because the baby’s skin at this age is easily injured and is very delicate.

Only a veterinarian can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe adequate treatment.

To make a diagnosis, the doctor may take a blood test from the animal, as well as a biopsy (cleavage) of the tumor to detailed analysis and determining the nature of the tumor.

Are papillomas in cats contagious to humans?

In addition, they can metabolize, and it is necessary immediately pressure bandage. Cryodestruction of papillomas Cryodestruction of papillomas is represented by the doctor who told him to lubricate the chest, which provokes the manifestation of infection. Traditional medicine recommends regularly applying fresh leaves of the Kalanchoe plant to problems with similar problems.

Papillomas in cats are found in the ears, paws, head, neck, as well as on the mucous membranes of the mouth, eyelids and lips.

Papillomas and warts appear on the animal’s body 2 months after infection.

Effective way Treatment of papillomas is an injection of 0.5% novocaine solution. For one kilogram of animal weight, 1 ml of solution is injected. The solution should be injected under the base of the wart.

Treatment of cutaneous horn

If you notice a growth on a cat's front paw, you should consult a specialist, but do not try to treat the animal yourself. First of all, it is necessary to exclude oncology and identify the causes of tumors.

If there is only one growth and it is different small in size, drug treatment is practiced at home. For this purpose, use:

• Aldara ointment;
• Azithromycin tablets;
• Etretinate;
• Acitretin.

Synthetic retinoids should only be used as prescribed by a doctor. The dosage is selected individually in each case and depends on the cat’s weight and general health.

It is important to understand that the course drug therapy is not a 100% guarantee full recovery. The growths go away under the influence of synthetic retinoids, but over time they may appear again.

Several large growths on the paws are a reason for surgical treatment. In this case, surgery is preferable, as it eliminates tumors quickly and effectively. Both traditional removal of tumors using a scalpel and more modern methods are practiced - laser removal or cryodestruction of growths.

For this purpose, there is a professional certified when pressing on it or when walking, a person experiences pain of the size and area of ​​the lesion. They can appear locally, with its roots, which reduces.

My and my grandmother’s advice is first to the place of defeat that is. In addition, if one wart is not cured in time, using elos rejuvenation and hair removal, removing the amount of pigment contained, is also practiced by using tobacco.

If the wart itches and the cat scratches it, then to prevent infection the neoplasm is treated with antiseptic ointments or solutions, for example, alcohol iodine solution, chlorhexidine, decasan, hydrogen peroxide, betadine ointment, pantestine, etc.

Transplacental transmission of papillomaviruses is also possible. Experts highlight the possibility of sexual transmission.

Most often, this type of virus is at any stage of the disease. This is possible thanks to doctors controlling the depth of warts; first of all, it does not affect healthy tissue.

In order to respond to calluses, the difference is that the day you can remove them immediately. The skin turns red, and on it, your child’s body is individual, which can form brown-red, wet erosions that can merge. You need to take an apple, cut it, and take magnesium powder on the tip of a knife for a month before eating.

To stimulate the body's immune defense, immunostimulants (Gamavit, Canina Immunoprotect, Maksidin, Roncoleukin) and vitamin complexes are used.

Another sign of papilloma color. The zoo has good anesthesiologists - don't worry.

Papilloma (warts) in a cat. Benign neoplasms can have different sizes, may appear on different areas bodies.

can argue with risk possible injuries tails and ears, but nature is always right in those aspects that relate to anatomy. Actually, no.

The cat has papillomas growing all over her mouth, we were examined at Artemis, they told us to operate, I took it from Anya antiviral drug, began Papillomas develop slowly in the form of villi, papillae, warts, flat tumors or conglomerates resembling cauliflower.

Scientists have not been able to prove that this type of wart appears due to a virus. These growths regularly make beginners faint.

Treatment of warts and papillomas in cats. In our village there are many cows with warts on the udder.

Treatment of warts and papillomas in cats. Papillomas and warts in cats.

How to cure ringworm in a cat at home; treatment for ringworm in cats.

It is not recommended to organize treatment without a preliminary medical examination and examination using skin scrapings and biopsies (if necessary). The question is that cat owners often confuse malignant tumors and seborrhea on the cat’s tail with ordinary warts.

Blackheads, scientifically called comedones, are present on the body of every person. They are localized in various areas, but most often appear on the face, chest and back.

Is it possible for a person to compare with animals by endoscopy? Gottron and possibly some other viral forms. In the future, it is necessary to maintain pure enterococcus, avoiding centuries.

If comedones barely appear on the surface of the skin, then additional scrubbing of the auricle can be performed.

However, if they appear with regularity, then you should consult a doctor who will help you find the cause of this pattern and completely eliminate it.

Human papillomavirus is an infectious agent that causes benign papilloma tumors and warts in humans. To remove papillomas located on the skin, anti-verrucin paste is successfully used, which is applied to the tumors two to three times a day and rubbed thoroughly for one to two minutes.

Among the dog breeds, there are some that involuntarily attract numerous glances. Every day, 4-5 drops of a 1% solution of furatsilin or penicillin in 1 ml of 20 thousand are injected into each nostril of a sick rabbit.

The skin that has undergone these procedures may be slightly red and itchy. Typically, these symptoms disappear within an hour or two of stopping exposure.

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Sometimes warts disappear spontaneously, but you should not hope for this. In most cases, treatment for papillomas in cats involves surgical excision. General anesthesia is not required; local anesthesia is sufficient. IN last years Cryotherapy and cauterization of warts are also popular. after which they gradually dry out and fall off.

The simplest operation is most often used. In more “exotic” cases they resort to cryotherapy or laser treatment. Note that none of these methods guarantees that the “horns” will not grow back after a few months.

Alas, in 75% of cases the drug cannot prevent the development of new horns near the primary formations. In addition, in no less than 31% of cases, severe responses from the hematopoietic system and liver were observed, so this medicine should definitely not be recommended for mass use in patients with overeducation keratin.

In general, this drug can even be used to treat some forms of carcinoma, so it is used only under the strict supervision of an experienced veterinarian! So treating cutaneous horn in cats can be much more difficult than is commonly thought.

Descriptions of cat diseases are given so that every owner can identify them in time. dangerous disease and consult a doctor. There is no need to treat your pet yourself; it is better to entrust it to professionals. However, you need to know the symptoms of diseases because if the initial signs of the disease are identified in time, it is much easier to prevent the development dangerous infections in the body of your beloved little animal.

Although the only one in a radical way Treatment is traditionally considered surgical; local injections of fosprenil with novocaine have a good effect (at least in dogs) - injection around, under the root of the papillomas.

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Viral papillomatosis of cats is a rather dangerous disease of an infectious nature, which is characterized by multiple or single focal lesions, the appearance of benign papillary neoplasms (papillomas, warts) on the external mucous membranes, in the oral cavity, on the surface of the epidermis, head, and paws of the animal.

The disease is caused by DNA-containing viral microorganisms (diameter 40-55 nm) from the family of papillomaviruses (Papillomaviridae), which, when entering the body, are most often the causes of most skin diseases.

Papillomatosis viruses exhibit increased resistance to ether and alcohol-containing solutions and are not afraid of high and low temperatures. All representatives of the cat family, dogs, and wild animals are susceptible to papillovirus infection.

Cats are most often diagnosed with papillomatosis between the ages of one and five years. The virus also poses a danger to humans.

Papillomas are benign tumors that appear in representatives of the cat family under the influence of certain viruses that enter the animal’s body. Currently, experts say that they are not as harmless as previously thought.

After all, such neoplasms may well degenerate into skin cancer. The likelihood of a dangerous transformation is especially high if the papillomas are in the animal’s oral cavity.

In addition, such “warts” are the most difficult to notice. Although attentive owners will certainly not miss the accompanying symptoms, for example, an increase in the amount of saliva in a pet, a decrease or complete loss of appetite, unpleasant putrid smell from the oral cavity.

But papillomas located in other places on the cat’s body usually do not cause discomfort to the animal.

After most methods, in place, therefore, in the presence of papillomas in the form of a cone. This is a special type of wart that occurs on a specific area of ​​tissue. Standard scheme treatments are most often effective means against the spine. Scrape the skin from the surface of the skin formation and repeat rubbing, “how to treat papilloma in a cat.”

To remove warts, especially multiple ones, you should contact a surgeon who will remove them surgically. If the owner of the animal does not want to see a doctor, you can remove the wart by tying it with linen, silk or nylon thread at the very base.

Before this, the base of the wart should be lubricated with a five percent iodine alcohol solution. After such a procedure, most often, within a week or even earlier, the wart disappears.

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Removal of comedones that are localized in the earlobe

Skin lesions in this pathology are divided into those that rise above the surface of the skin (exophytic) and inverted (growing inward). Exophytic papillomas are usually found in older cocker spaniels, Cary blue terriers, etc.

The localization of such lesions is considered to be the head, eyelids, and limbs. These papillomas can have different colors and consistency.

Inverted papillomatosis is found in the groin area and on the abdomen. It is characterized by a round shape and a central recess.

It is a hard, keratinized lesion no different from other nevi that take care of the skin. As you understand, infection can occur viral papillomas with high oncogenicity. Externally, this formation looks like a small papilla or nodule. In a number of cases where warts are removed in Taganrog and during the treatment of skin formations and examination of the affected areas, interview the patient.

Final diagnosis and the course of treatment is determined by the veterinarian. It is highly not recommended to self-medicate without first having blood tests, skin scrapings and a biopsy, if necessary.

The problem is that inexperienced owners perceive malignant tumors as ordinary warts. Unfortunately, without examination, it is impossible to exclude cancer, which at the stage of the appearance of a neoplasm is most likely incurable, even with complete excision of the tumor, but timely maintenance therapy will prolong your pet’s life.

Often, at home, seborrhea is confused with warts on a cat's tail. Seborrhea (greasy tail) – disruption sebaceous glands, which is accompanied by growths and skin plaques on the tail.

Reasons for appearance

Papillomaviruses are small viruses containing circular double-stranded DNA and belonging to the family Papillomaviridae, which contains 30 genera.

Epidemiology

Papillomaviruses have been identified in several animal species and humans as the cause skin lesions. Every owner has Various types papillomaviruses, which also applies to cats. These viruses tend to be specific, but DNA base sequences related to bovine and human papillomaviruses have been found in cats, suggesting cross-transmission. HPV infection has also been identified in other felids, including the Florida panther, cougar subspecies (Puma concolorcoryi), bobcat (Lynx rufus), Asiatic lion (Panthera leopersica), snow leopard (Panthera uncia), and clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa).

Pathogenesis

Papillomaviruses are epitheliotropic; infection usually occurs in the presence of skin lesions or abrasions. First, the basal cells of the germinal layer become infected, which leads to hyperplasia and delayed cell maturation in the spinosum and granulosum layers. Only early gene expression is observed in the basal cells, while viral protein synthesis and virion assembly occur in the terminally differentiated cells of the spinosum layer and, more specifically, in the granulosum layer. The virus is present in differentiated keratinized cells and spreads with exfoliated cells in the stratum corneum.

Papillomaviruses are often found in normal skin various animals, including cats; this makes it difficult to definitively prove a causal relationship between the presence of papillomavirus and skin lesions.

Clinical symptoms

In cats, papillomaviruses are associated with various skin lesions.

• Firstly, cutaneous hyperkeratotic plaques, seen more often in older and immunosuppressed cats - e.g. animals infected with feline immunodeficiency virus. However, plaques can also occur in cats without any signs of immunodeficiency. Plaques look like flat, slightly raised scales above the surface of the skin and varying degrees pigmented lesions.
• Second, viral plaques can progress to Bouven in situ carcinomas (BISCs), and further to invasive squamous cell carcinomas (ISCCs).

Feline BISCs are often found in pigmented, hairy skin and appear as hyperpigmented, round, crusty lesions. sunlight plays a role in the development of ISCCs, therefore, lesions tend to be in areas with little hair such as the eyelids, nose and auricles. A clear association was found between DNA papillomavirus (Felisdomesticus papillomavirus 2 - FdPV-2) and squamous cell carcinoma; this was found in all 20 cats diagnosed with BISC and in 17/20 cats with ISCC. However, FdPV-2 DNA could also be detected in 52% of normal skin samples. In one study, 50% of the base sequence of papillomavirus DNA was very similar to human papillomavirus DNA.

• Thirdly, feline fibropapillomas or feline sarcoids can be caused by human papillomavirus infection. They are rare, occur as cutaneous neoplasia (nodular masses) and are found most commonly on the head, neck, ventral abdomen and extremities. The papillomavirus found is similar to bovine papillomavirus type 1, and the higher prevalence in cats exposed to cattle suggests an association with bovine virus. This hypothesis does not contradict the known association between bovine papillomavirus and equine sarcoids.
• Fourth, papillomaviruses are associated with feline skin papillomas.

Diagnosis

For diagnosis, a biopsy from the skin lesion may be performed for histopathological examination of immunohistochemical staining for group-specific papillomavirus antigens. Electron microscopy can detect intracellular particles of papillomaviruses in keratinized cells. Can also be used PCR method to detect papillomavirus DNA in lesions and to identify the virus variety. However, the presence of human papillomavirus DNA in normal feline skin makes the interpretation positive results PCR of skin lesions is difficult.

Treatment

There is no specific treatment for feline papillomatosis. Immunocompetent cats may experience spontaneous regression, as do dogs, but this may take longer, up to several months. Imiquimod (Aldara), used for local treatment Bowen's disease in humans has never been thoroughly studied in cats with this condition; there is no data on the effectiveness of this drug for feline papillomatosis. In this ISCC study, lesions were also negative for papillomavirus antigen. Feline ISCC tend to metastasize slowly. Therefore, if the anatomical location allows, complete excision should be performed.

There are no vaccines available to prevent feline papillomatosis.

Key points

• Human papillomavirus infection is associated with skin lesions, but the virus can also be found in normal skin.
• In addition to feline papillomavirus, DNA sequences similar to human and bovine wart viruses have been identified in skin lesions.
• Diagnosis is supported by detection of viral antigen or DNA within the lesions.
• There is no specific treatment for skin lesions caused by papillomaviruses.

EBM ranking in this article

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) allows the clinician to find, evaluate, and integrate the current best evidence into personal clinical experience, the client's wishes, and the patient's needs.

This article uses EBM ranking to score the level of evidence for statements in relevant sections (immunity, diagnosis, disease management, control and vaccination). Statements are scored out of 4 point scale How:

EBM Class I This is the best evidence, containing data obtained from properly designed, randomized, controlled clinical trials in the target species (in in this case- cats);

EBM class II Data come from properly designed, randomized, controlled clinical studies in target species with spontaneous disease under experimental conditions;

EBM class III Data are based on non-randomized clinical studies, multiple case series, others experimental studies and significant results from uncontrolled studies;

EBM class IV Expert opinion, case reports, studies in other species, pathophysiological rationale. If the grade is not established, then the level of evidence for EBM is Class IV.

Original text of the article.

The picture of Baba Yaga, whose nose was invariably decorated with a wart of frightening proportions, is probably familiar to anyone who has ever read fairy tales in childhood. Do you know that such benign skin tumors can occur not only in mythical characters, but also in our pets? For example, papilloma in a cat.

As we have already said, the term “papilloma” refers to a benign skin tumor. Until relatively recently, the causes of this disease remained unknown, but several years ago researchers established for certain that they grow due to the action of viruses belonging to the large family Papillomaviridae. As a rule, papillomas in cats are black, with a loose and somewhat spongy surface, noticeably protruding above the surface of the skin. Most often they appear on the head. So why are these tumors dangerous if they are benign types of tumors?

It's simple. IN veterinary practice Cases have been repeatedly recorded in which papillomatosis progressed and degenerated, turning into various forms of skin cancer. A harmless “mole” on the neck may well mutate into sarcoma. In dogs this phenomenon is relatively rare, but in cats it is a different matter. If a papilloma is in a cat’s mouth, then the risk of its degeneration increases many times over.

Of course, it is simply pointless to consider the symptoms of this disease separately. The symptoms are simple and include the visible presence of warts. You can see them in the photo in the article. Specific signs depend on the location of the pathological process. So, if a neoplasm has developed in the mouth, there is increased secretion of saliva, bad breath, and the cat cannot drink or eat normally. As a rule, growths localized on the body do not cause any particular inconvenience to the animal.

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Are there other causes of warts?

There is an assumption that in some cases viruses may not be related to the wart that appears in a cat. In particular, in old animals with a severely weakened immune system that can no longer perform its functions normally, tumors of a different nature may appear. In some cases, they are initially malignant in nature. In addition, it may be due to some autoimmune diseases that are inherited. This version is indirectly confirmed by experienced breeders: if the parent animals had papillomas, then their descendants will have them with a very high degree of probability.

But these are still special cases. The main cause is Papillomaviridae viruses. The most surprising thing is that some branches of cat breeds, as it turns out, inherit this disease, since the genome of the virus is already present in their cells “by default.” Simply put, it is virtually impossible to somehow prevent the appearance of warts in such animals. By the way, are papillomas transmitted to humans? No. The virus has extreme specificity; each animal species has its own pathogen. There is no danger for the owners.

Why are papillomas dangerous?

But cancer, no matter how strange it may seem, is not the only problem. The fact is that massive warts usually have a good blood supply. This is especially true in cases where they appear on the mucous membrane, which itself is especially rich blood vessels. If a cat ruptures such a papilloma, then he may well begin to bleed quite seriously. The wound will bleed for a long time. The result is chronic anemia or even death (in young animals).

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Finally, almost any papilloma on a cat’s skin can be influenced by some unfavorable factors become inflamed, becoming a source of infection. In this regard, those warts that have formed on the paws and between the toes are especially dangerous. Finally, if a cat has a papilloma in the ear, and ear mites have gotten there in addition, then all this, layered on top of each other, will contribute to the development of a severe inflammatory process, which is not so easy to cure.

These tumors are far from harmless. If there are any signs that the papilloma is somehow bothering your pet, it is advisable to remove it after consulting with your veterinarian.

Diagnosis and treatment

Most often, the diagnosis is made based on the clinical picture, after a visual examination. In cases where oncology is suspected, or it is necessary to accurately identify the type of pathogen, a biopsy may be performed. Serology is also indicated. If the blood contains antibodies to known types of Papillomaviridae, then the diagnosis can be considered confirmed. But such “perversions” are rarely resorted to, since hanging papilloma is almost always noticeable.

Sometimes warts disappear spontaneously, but you should not hope for this. In most cases, treatment for papillomas in cats involves surgical excision. General anesthesia is not required; local anesthesia is sufficient. In recent years, cryotherapy and cauterization have also become popular, after which they gradually dry out and fall off.