A woman from Glasgow has been handed a seven-year disqualification and community pay back order of 80 hours unpaid work following a Scottish SPCA investigation.

23-year-old Chloe Cochrane of Glaive Road, Kinghtswood in Glasgow pled guilty to failing to provide veterinary treatment for her cat at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 10 February 2023.

Scottish SPCA inspector Erwin, said, “On 9 October 2020 we attended the property where Miss Cochrane had been staying with her black and white male cat, Max.

“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 underwent entropion correction surgery to make him more comfortable and prevent any further suffering.

“By failing to seek appropriate veterinary attention for Max’s eye, Cochrane caused him a great deal of unnecessary pain and suffering that could have been avoided with prompt veterinary care.

“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.”