 A stray dog found with an array of 'awful' injuries has been given a new lease of life after some pampering sessions. Goose, eight-months-old, was rushed to Battersea's London base in the middle of the night by a concerned local dog warden. As well as being underweight with patchy fur, his skin was covered in mange – a severe skin disease that had left him with painful sores and scabs all over his body. Staff at the charity fear Goose may have been neglected by a previous owner, resulting in the rapid deterioration of his skin condition and subsequent abandonment. Sores and scabs littered Goose's body (Picture: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home) In addition, the charity's veterinary experts were shocked to find what appeared to be old bite wounds on parts of his body, prompting deep concerns about how he had sustained such injuries. In the weeks that followed, the team devised a detailed medical plan for Goose to manage his recovery – including taking him out regularly for short 'sunbathing' sessions to help aerate and dry out his scabs. Coupled with regular oatmeal baths to help soothe his itchy skin and laser therapy on his wounds, staff worked assiduously to reverse the effects of the suspected neglect. Sarah Hughes, Battersea's rehoming and welfare manager, said: 'While we have no way of knowing exactly what life Goose had lived up until this point, seeing a young dog in such an awful state is heart-breaking. Since he was rescued by a dog warden – Goose has been in recovery (Picture: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home) 'That this easily treatable skin condition was left to reach this level of severity – causing an innocent animal significant pain and discomfort – is extremely distressing for our dedicated staff to see. 'We completely understand that sometimes owners are unable to cope with their pet's medical care and simply don't know where to turn, and we w){kind=link}
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A stray dog found with an array of ‘awful’ injuries has been given a new lease of life after some pampering sessions.
Goose, eight-months-old, was rushed to Battersea’s London base in the middle of the night by a concerned local dog warden.
As well as being underweight with patchy fur, his skin was covered in mange – a severe skin disease that had left him with painful sores and scabs all over his body.
Staff at the charity fear Goose may have been neglected by a previous owner, resulting in the rapid deterioration of his skin condition and subsequent abandonment.