An abandoned puppy found in Glasgow has tested positive for parvovirus.
The spaniel was found alongside another sick spaniel on Banner Road in Knightswood on Saturday.
A wounded pomeranian pup was found the next day in Knightswood Park.
The Scottish SPCA said all three puppies were covered in fleas and lice and in “a poor state”.
One of the pups was found to have parvovirus, a highly contagious disease that can cause death in dogs.
Scottish SPCA inspector Gillian Dick said: “We are appealing for information after two spaniel pups were found on Banner Road in Knightswood on Saturday and a pomeranian pup was found the following day in Knightswood Park.
“All of the puppies were in a very poor state. They were covered in fleas and lice. They are very thin, weak and lethargic and they all had diarrhoea. The pomeranian puppy also has a wound on his side. They are currently receiving round the clock veterinary care.
“One of the spaniel pups has tested positive for Parvovirus. This is a highly contagious disease that can cause death in dogs.
“The symptoms can include blood in stool, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, depression and fever and in the most severe cases it can be fatal.
“We would urge anyone in the area to be vigilant and anyone who may have found other pups to contact the Scottish SPCA as soon as possible.
“If anyone in the area can give us any information on who may have abandoned any of these puppies, we would urge you to call our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”
Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006.
The SSPCA warn that anyone found guilty of doing so can expect to be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.
