A heartbreaking case of animal neglect resulted in the death of Tiny, a Dogue de Bordeaux, due to an untreated cancerous growth. Her owner, Christine Hogan, was banned from keeping animals for five years.
Tiny, a female Dogue de Bordeaux, endured immense suffering due to an untreated cancerous growth on her back for an estimated six months, according to a veterinary professional. Her owner, Christine Hogan, was banned from keeping animals for five years after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering by neglecting to continue Tiny's veterinary treatment. The RSPCA prosecuted Hogan following a discovery of Tiny's open wound and rotting flesh at a pet crematorium in Manchester.
RSPCA Inspector Ryan King, who attended the crematorium on January 26, 2023, described the scene as horrifying, noting a large area of missing fur, an open wound, and a strong odor of infection and decaying flesh. Hogan claimed Tiny had cancer and initially sought veterinary care, where Tiny received antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, and bandages. A vet warned Hogan about the potential for cancer and the risks of pain, sepsis, and internal damage if treatment wasn't continued. Hogan was given a two-week supply of medication but failed to return for a follow-up appointment or respond to calls from the veterinary practice. A vet report concluded that Tiny's condition likely caused weakness, debilitation, discomfort, and severely impacted her daily life, ability to move, eat, drink, and play. The vet determined that Hogan's failure to seek veterinary treatment and follow the provided advice ultimately led to Tiny's suffering and death. Tiny's pain, the vet estimated, lasted from July 2023 to January 2024, progressively worsening in the final weeks.At her sentencing on January 14, 2024, Hogan received a 12-month community order, including ten days of rehabilitation activities, a £120 fine, and a £114 victim surcharge. Inspector King expressed the case's sadness and emphasized the importance of pet owners seeking veterinary advice promptly when their pets show signs of illness and following the given advice. He also highlighted the crucial role of responsible members of the public in reporting animal suffering to the RSPCA
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