A DOG owner has been been banned from owning or keeping animals for five years after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a Staffordshire bull terrier by failing to provide adequate nutrition.

Ryan Wallace, 32, of Barrhead, East Renfrewshire pled guilty at Paisley Sheriff Court to the charges and was also fined £475.

Commenting on the investigation and court case, Chief Inspector Hamish Mackintosh said, “This was a case of gross neglect and we are pleased Wallace has been dealt with by the court following our investigation.

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“Diesel's bones were very prominent and he also had no body fat or muscle covering his bones, which had resulted in painful pressure sores over his body.

“He weighed just 11.8kg, when a dog of his breed and size should have been around 15kg, and he ate ravenously when he was offered food."

The welfare charity said Diesel made a full recovery and has since been rehomed to a"loving owner".

“We welcome the five year ban given to Wallace and hope he will seriously consider his suitability to take on any more animals in the future," added Mr Mackintosh.

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