The condition of Anne Layden's dog was so poor that a vet was left with no option but to put him to sleep.

Layden, 54, of Blackdyke Road, Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to failing to provide necessary veterinary treatment and an adequate diet for her seven-year-old crossbreed Max.

As a result, she has been banned from owning animals for life and fined £100.

When the Scottish SPCA arrived at the property to investigate on April 25 last year, officers heard "high-pitched yelps" from inside.

Scottish SPCA inspector Stacey Erwin said: "It was clear to anyone looking at Max that he needed help.

"He was emaciated, unsteady on his feet and suffering from a skin condition which covered nearly half of his back.

"He was also in a great deal of discomfort and distress."

Ms Erwin added: "Sadly, due to the severity of his condition, the vet had no option but to put Max to sleep and end any further suffering.

"This was a tragic outcome which could have been avoided had Layden sought veterinary treatment for Max.

"In our opinion, Layden was aware of Max's extremely poor condition yet failed to seek help for him. We are pleased Layden has been banned from owning animals for life as we believe she has demonstrated she is unfit to provide proper care.

"It is completely unacceptable for someone to ignore their animal while it suffers in silence."