French bulldog found 'dirty and scabby' and covered in fleasDaniel Chambers, 32, was banned from owning dogs for five yearsView 3 Images Narla was in a poor condition generally with dirty, scabby ears and lots of live fleas on her body (Image: RSPCA)A man neglected his poor French bulldog to the point her eye was "inflamed and weeping" and her nails were "grossly overgrown" and poking into her paws. ‌In a statement to Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on January 16, Mr Joynes said: “Narla was in a poor condition generally with dirty, scabby ears and lots of live fleas were present on her body. "Her right eye was inflamed and weeping and her nails were grossly overgrown with two nails having penetrated into the paws. Chambers was convicted of one offence of failing to meet the needs of the dog under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Speaking after the sentencing, Mr Joynes said: “We tried to help the defendant by offering him financial assistance to help cover vet bills.