A 23-year-old woman has been banned from keeping animals for seven years after a Scottish SPCA investigation uncovered she failed to provide her cat Max with treatment as he suffered from a 'painful' eye condition.
Chloe Cochrane, from Knightswood, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on February 10 - where she pleaded guilty to failing to provide veterinary treatment for her black and white cat.
The SPCA attended her property on October 9, in 2020, where they found Max's right eye to be "red, swollen and painful".
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He was taken to the Lanarkshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre where he received ongoing care and veterinary treatment.
Scottish SPCA inspector Erwin, said: “Max was suffering from a condition in his right eye which appeared red, swollen and painful. He was not opening his eye fully, the third eyelid was exposed and there was a brown discharge observed.
“On closer inspection, Max was suffering from a severe entropion, where the eyelid rolls inwards causing eyelashes and fur to rub painfully on the surface of the eye, damaging the cornea. Multiple masses were also present in the upper and lower eyelids.
“Max underwent entropion correction surgery to make him more comfortable and prevent any further suffering.
“By failing to seek appropriate veterinary attention for Max’s eye, Cochrane caused him a great deal of unnecessary pain and suffering that could have been avoided with prompt veterinary care."
Cochrane was handed a seven-year disqualification and community pay back order of 80 hours unpaid work.
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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