A WIRRAL pooch is seeing the world a little more clearly after being given a dramatic makeover to rid him of 600g of faeces-ridden fur.

Poor “Bob” was taken to the RSPCA’s Wallasey branch after being found wandering around Birkenhead Park with matted fur restricting his vision.

The matts were even affecting the way Bob walked, as well as restricting the movement of his jaw.

Vets removed 0.6kg of matted fur from Bob’s body – almost 10% of his overall body weight.

“He was clearly finding it difficult not only to walk but to eat as well because there were mats from his top jaw to his bottom jaw,” said RSPCA Inspector Anthony Joynes.

“He would have been in a massive amount of discomfort – he couldn’t see out of his eyes which would have made him feel nervous and threatened around other people and dogs.”

After being taken to Upton Vets for treatment, Bob has been given a new lease of life, with animal welfare officers now hoping to find whoever let him get in such a state.

But while Bob is now on the road to recovery – and looking for a new home – Inspector Joynes is hoping to find his former owner.

He said: “It’s completely unacceptable what we have seen today because he’s less than two years old and I would suggest he’s never been groomed.

“People have got to think long and hard before taking on a dog about the specific type of dog and its individual needs.

“This particular dog should be thoroughly groomed every six weeks but would also need general grooming and brushing on a daily basis and I would suggest it’s never been done.”

Inspector Joynes said whoever bought Bob would have paid hundreds of pounds.

“Someone has spent hundreds to buy him and then just got bored of him – it’s just laziness and an example of our throw-away society.

“I don’t care if you do that with a pair of shoes but you can’t do that with a dog. You enter into a contract when you take on a dog.

“Someone has completely failed him. When I first saw him he looked like a bedraggled old dog, it was like a new dog being born.

“It’s a criminal offence and his owner has failed to meet his needs.”

Anyone with information is asked to called the appeal line: 0300 123 8018.

If you would like to help the RSPCA you can text HELP59 to 70099 to give £3.