Dog survives after being found bleeding heavily with a blade lodged in his neck

This poor pooch had a lucky escape after being found abandoned with a blade lodged deep in his neck.

The Johnston Bull Terrier was found bleeding heavily from his head by a member of the public in Edinburgh.

The Scottish SPCA was called and took the dog to the vet, where a blade was found in his neck.

Despite the injuries, he survived and is now in a stable condition after undergoing surgery.

Scottish SPCA senior inspector John Toule said: “We were alerted to the Johnston Bull Terrier around 8am on January 7.

“After taking the dog to a vet, a blade was discovered lodged deep within the dog’s neck.

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“Thankfully, he is in a stable condition and responding well to treatment following surgery.”

The Scottish SPCA is seeking information about the incident and wants anyone who may know something to contact its confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.