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Dog left starving and drinking out of algae-filled water bowl at Scots flat
04.08.2023 - 17:09 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A Scot has been banned from owning dogs for two years, after leaving his pet to starve and drink of out a water bowl that was coloured green with algae.
The SSPCA visited the home of Allan Graham, from Wishaw, after a complaint was received about the poor body condition of his Staffordshire bull terrier cross named Bruiser.
Inspectors found Bruiser to be so underweight that his ribs, spine, and hip bones were protruding. He also had poor posture and was found to be very quiet in his demeanour.
A bowl of water on the floor of the property had become coloured green with algae, the inspectors found. Graham told the inspectors he had been trying to help the dog gain weight by feeding him pasta as well as his normal diet.
Bruiser was removed from the Muirhouse Avenue property, amid concerns for his welfare and taken to a vet surgery for an examination. Bruiser weighed 13.8kg with loss of muscle mass, especially over his hindquarters, reports Glasgow Live.
Scottish SPCA chief inspector, Heather Lawson, said: "Allan Graham stated that the dog drank an excessive amount of water and to save him having to refill it he provided a larger bowl.
“He admitted that Bruiser was underweight and claimed he had been trying to feed him up by giving him pasta in addition to his normal dog food.
“Due to concerns for Bruiser’s welfare, we removed him from the property and took him to a veterinary surgeon for examination.
“Bruiser was found to weigh 13.8kg with loss of muscle mass, especially over his hindquarters. The harness he was wearing was too big, suggesting he had lost a significant amount of weight since it was fitted. The normal weight for a dog of his breed would be between 18kg and 20kg.
“Bruiser’s coat was also in poor condition with a
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