The cross breed was left with 'Rhino-like skin' due to the condition
A woman has been banned from keeping animals after her pet dog was left to live with a chronic skin disease. Emma Conway had been visited at her Westhoughton home in May last year, after the RSPCA received reports about a dog with a skin issue.
In her written evidence to the court the RSPCA officer said: “I saw a female crossbreed dog named Harley in the living room with a coat covering most of her body. However, even with the coat on, I could see she had quite a significant skin issue. I could smell a strong yeasty smell and I saw she had thickened skin and fur loss.
The court was told that Harley was immediately taken to a local veterinary practice. She was nervous and scared during examination and the vet who saw her said she believed an animal welfare offence had been committed. The dog was signed over to the RSPCA and an investigation was commenced. The vet said: “Given the severity of Harley’s condition, in my opinion she will have suffered for four weeks as a minimum, likely longer. The ear infections will have caused her pain and discomfort.
Harley’s claws were clipped and she was dematted and started on treatment, but given a very guarded prognosis by the vet. Several weeks later her condition had not improved, both ears were inflamed and there were ongoing concerns about blood in her urine. The vet said her health issues were chronic and she recommended that Harley was put to sleep to prevent further suffering.
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