A pet owner has been handed an animal ban after a neglected dog was found starved with several tumours.

The boxer, called Skye, was so badly malnourished vets gave her a body score of 2/9, with her ribs, spine and hips clearly visible.

Her ears were infected, her skin was covered in warts and skin tags and there were several mammary masses present.

Vets said any chance of a recovery for Skye was "negligible" due to her condition and put her to sleep.

Donna Laird, 41, of Motherwell, plead guilty to causing unnecessary suffering under section 19 Animal Health & Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006.

She was also handed a £500 fine for failing to provide veterinary care for Skye's pre-existing skin complaint, ear infection and mammary tumours.

Commenting on the investigation and court case at Hamilton Sheriff Court, Scottish SPCA inspector Heather Lawson said, "The charge was dealt as Laird failed to provide the necessary veterinary treatment for a pre-existing skin complaint, ear infection and mammary tumours in her dog

"Upon veterinary examination, Skye was given a body score of 2/9, with her ribs, spine and hips being clearly visible.

"Her skin was covered in warts and skin tags, both ears were very smelly and there were several mammary masses present.

"This ultimately led to complications in Skye's health and the omission of pain relief for her condition caused her unnecessary suffering.

"Skye was taken to one of our centres where she received veterinary care but after consideration and examination, it was sadly concluded that Skye had such established and chronic conditions, and due to her age, any chance of a recovery was negligible and she was sadly put to sleep.

"We welcome the fact that this case has been dealt with and the sentence handed down.

"We hope Laird will give serious consideration about her suitability to care for other animals in the future."