My Roxie also has papilloma bumps. Some do get black when they have not been scratched or soaked in a good bath. At this time she has about 20 bumps that are various sizes but none bigger than .5cm. I bath her with anti itch shampoo when she seems to be irritated by them. Other than that she is not affected by them. She got her first at around 9 yrs old. Her daughter Dora has one. Dora, Roxie's pup has been with us since birth and she just got her first bump at 9 yrs of age. I tried Thuja oil but it did not work at all for Roxie. I believe it is successful with puppies who get it in mucus membrane areas. Both vets I go to have said to just leave them alone as they don't bother her. That is my feeling too. The form they get when older is not contagious. Hope this helps. |