A Glasgow woman who failed to seek medical attention for her cat's severe eye condition has been banned from keeping animals for seven years.
Chloe Cochrane, of Glaive Road, Knightswood, pled guilty to failing to provide veterinary treatment for her cat at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday, February 10.
Scottish SPCA officers initially launched an investigation into the 23-year-old after attending her home on 9 October, 2020. During the visit they found a black and white male cat Max, who was unable to fully open his right eye and was in severe pain.
Scottish SPCA inspector Erwin said: “Max was suffering from a condition in his right eye which appeared red, swollen and painful. He was not opening his eye fully, the third eyelid was exposed and there was a brown discharge observed.
“He was taken to our Lanarkshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre so he could receive ongoing care and veterinary treatment.
“On closer inspection, Max was suffering from a severe entropion, where the eyelid rolls inwards causing eyelashes and fur to rub painfully on the surface of the eye, damaging the cornea. Multiple masses were also present in the upper and lower eyelids."
Max later underwent entropion correction surgery to ease his pain and prevent any further suffering.
Inspector Erwin added that by failing to seek veterinary attention for Max's eye, Cochrane had caused him a "great deal of unnecessary pain and suffering" that could have easily been avoided.
She was handed a seven-year disqualification and community pay back order of 80 hours unpaid work.
Inspector Erwin said: “We are pleased that a disqualification order has been granted which will ensure Cochrane can’t own or keep an animal for seven years.
“If anyone is concerned about an animal, they can contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”
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