A man has been jailed and banned from owning dogs for five years after allowing his pet pooch to suffer with a painful skin disease for up to six months.
Stephen Hopkinson was the despicable owner of Mylo the dog, who's skin was thickened, pink, flaky, scabby and bleeding on his legs, feet, stomach, chest and genital area.
The RSCPA confirmed the male tan chihuahua type also had noticeable fur loss and pinkness around his eyes and nose and was biting and scratching at his irritated skin.
