CONVICTED (2023) | Chloe Cochrane, born c. 1999, of Glaive Road, Knightswood, Glasgow G13 – failed to treat her pet cat’s serious and painful eye condition.
Cochrane pleaded guilty to failing to provide veterinary treatment for her cat, who was found in pain with severe entropion.
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.”
Sentencing | community pay back order of 80 hours of unpaid work. Seven-year disqualification order (expires February 2030).
Wth I’ve got a 15 Yr old cat who had a corneal ulcer and the vets said with her age it may not go or slow heal and she was in pain with it. If hadn’t gone in 2 weeks when taken her back she would of had to be pts. But i made sure I gave her the appropriate treatment and also bathed her eye with warm salt water went back to the vets and her ulcer had completely gone and it was a big ulcer. I do hope she suffers an illness that causes significant pain. Disgusting.
We all have to make provisions for taking our Pets to the Vet when they get ill. We are all struggling financially in such hard hit times, especially now with the cost of living crisis.
There are RSPCA Clinics and PDSA Clinics.
Failing Which: This Is The Result.