Dog dumped with lip ulcer in Scots park put down as 'no way to fix amount of pain'

23.05.2022 - 15:57 / dailyrecord.co.uk

A dog found dumped in a Scots park suffering from a horrific lip wound has been put down after there was "no way to fix the amount of pain she was in".

The female Staffordshire bull terrier had a number of serious health complications including a hugely inflamed and ulcerated mass on her lip, described as being "extremely painful".

The dog also had overgrown nails and a number of other health conditions, causing her an "extensive amount of suffering".

The Staffy was found in Ferguslie Park in Paisley on Saturday May 14.

Now the Scottish SPCA is appealing for information from anyone who might know how the poor dog came to be in this state.

Scottish SPCA inspector, Isla Bell, said, “The dog is an older female, and is mostly dark brindle in colour. She has four white paws and a white chest.

“She was not microchipped or wearing a collar or any tags.

“After a veterinary examination, it was discovered that she had an inflamed and ulcerated lip which affected her teeth. It had likely been this way for a long period of time, and would have been extremely painful.

“She also had overgrown nails, and a number of other health conditions which were causing her an extensive amount of suffering.

“Sadly veterinary advice was given to put this dog to sleep due to the severity of her condition, as there was no way to fix the amount of pain she was in.

“If anyone recognises this dog or has any information on this incident they can contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”

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