It took a team of three people more than two hours to shave off over half a kilogram (1.1lb) of fur from the little dog.

Moses’ tail was previously so badly matted it stuck out at a right angle to his body, while a cocktail stick was even found embedded in his fur.

Ms Bird said: “The scale of what we were dealing with became apparent once the veterinary team had started work on Moses’ coat.

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Moses has undergone an incredible transformation (Image: RSPCA)

The nine-and-a-half-year-old Shih Tzu had a faeces and urine-soaked coat (Image: RSPCA)

“It was caked in urine and faeces and smelt awful.

“We all became more and more shocked by what we were seeing and the realisation at what this poor little dog had endured.

“He was sedated in a way that was sensitive to his age, which is why it took the team a long time to slowly shave off his fur – particularly as there were a few sore patches underneath, but they did an absolutely fantastic job.

“It’s one of the worst cases of matting I’ve ever seen, but despite this hardened shell of foul-smelling fur which he was carrying around – which must have been incredibly uncomfortable for him – Moses was one of the most lovely natured dogs you could ever meet.”

Handsome Moses is now unrecognisable (Image: RSPCA)

source:www.express.co.uk