A WOMAN has been fined in court after her dog was found with a swollen face and discharge coming from her ears.
Alice McClymont pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to causing unnecessary suffering by failing to provide vet treatment to Tia, her four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier.
The 46-year-old, from Barmulloch, was fined £190 and banned from keeping animals for five years, following a Scottish SPCA investigation.
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In June 2019, the animal welfare charity received a call about a dog who had allergies, hair loss and was repeatedly scratching.
Lara Vickery, Scottish SPCA chief inspector, said: “We attended the property on the same day and were shocked by the condition of Tia.
“She had a swollen face and red, raw broken skin on top of her head and all over her right ear. Tia’s right eye was closed due to the swelling on that side of her face.
“The skin on her head and ears was crusty and her ears looked thickened and painful. There was also a foul odour and discharge coming from her ears which were a clear sign of infection.
“Tia’s ears were so painful that she flinched when anyone tried to touch them.”
After being examined by a vet, it was estimated that the problem had been going on for up to six months for Tia to get into the condition she was in.
The SSPCA inspector added: “McClymont had placed a cone around the dog’s head and duct taped a sock to her hind leg to stop her scratching herself, so she was obviously aware that the dog was in some discomfort.
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“Once Tia was taken into the care of the Scottish SPCA and given the appropriate veterinary treatment she was almost fully recovered within four weeks.
“This clearly highlights that she had a manageable condition and could be kept comfortable and pain-free with veterinary treatment.
“We’re pleased McClymont has received a ban but given the level of suffering Tia endured, we would have liked it to have been for a longer period of time. We hope she seriously considers her ability to look after any animal in future.”
If anyone is concerned about an animal, they can contact the Scottish SPCA’s confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.
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