Scots dog owner left terrier with 'horrific' facial injuries that smelt of 'decaying flesh'

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A dog owner who left his terrier suffering with “horrendous” facial injuries that smelt of "decaying flesh" has been slapped with a 10-year animal ban.Scooter, a Patterdale Terrier, had his jaw bone exposed with other facial and body wounds when he was found by Scottish SSPCA (SSPCA) investigators who believed he had been suffering for a significant period of time.The home of Liam Stevenson, from Alloa, was searched in February 2023 after the animal welfare charity received a report about his dog's injuries that were said to have been left untreated.A Special Investigations Unit Officer from the SSPCA said: “Due to the immediate and real concern for the welfare of the dog being kept the premises were searched.

While searching we found Scooter within the hallway at the back door in a dog crate.“He was shaking, whimpering and was clearly in distress.

He had very clear and visible open wounds on either side of the underside of his bottom jaw through which you could see its lower jaw bone and bottom teeth.“The wounds were fresh, seeping and smelt of decaying flesh – it was horrendous.“The dog was removed from the house due to the immediate concerns for his welfare, and taken to an independent vets practice for assessment and treatment.“The vet found severe extensive wounds to his face, and multiple more superficial wounds around his body.

There were also multiple scars over his body and head indicating he had sustained many wounds over a prolonged period of time.“The most extensive full-thickness wounds were to the underside of his jaw on both sides, with areas of the jaw visible.