A DOG has been put to sleep after being abandoned on his own on the streets in a terrible state.
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The French bulldog was found on Caledonia Street in Paisley, Scotland, by a member of the public on February 14. The dog, thought to around 11 years old, had a severely ulcerated eye, could not use his back legs and refused to eat.Dog Got Stung? Remove the Stinger with a Credit Card. When you try to pick out a stinger from your dog you risk leaving part of it in the skin. Remove stingers by scraping them with a straight edge – like the side of a credit card.
He was put to sleep after vets advised it was the kindest thing to do.
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for anyone with information about the French bulldog to contact them.Chief inspector Laura McIntyre said: “The dog was a male, fawn French bulldog."We estimate him to be around 11 years old and he was not neutered.
“The dog was in generally poor condition, and was suffering from a severely ulcerated eye.
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"He could not use his back legs and would not eat.
“On veterinary advice it was decided that the kindest thing to do would be to put him to sleep and end his suffering.
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“We’re keen to find out how the dog came to be in the area in such poor condition and why he was left alone when he was clearly unwell and in pain.
“There is a vet on this street and we are unsure if someone has tried to leave him outside of the vets hoping he would be found.
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"However, this is not the correct procedure to follow.
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“If anyone has any information on this incident they can contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999."
French bulldogs have become a fashionable breed in recent years but they are prone to a number of health problems.They are flat-faced which can often cause issues with breathing.
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