Amos S Beiler – Williamsburg, IN

At the time of inspection a female chocolate cocker spaniel with ID #83 had a large amount of black greasy material covering most of the inner surfaces of both ears. The skin of the inner surfaces of the ears appeared red. Both ears had a musty odor. The dog shook its head multiple times over a 2-3 minute period. The licensee stated he had not notice the dog's ears but he had taken it to a veterinarian 10 days before for ocular condition. The dog's ears indicate a disease process is present and a veterinarian has not been contacted in regards to this animal's current condition. Delays in providing necessary veterinarian treatment can result in worsening conditions and can be a source of pain and discomfort. It is the responsibility of the licensee to provide veterinarian care in order to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in a timely manner. Please have the dog evaluated by a veterinarian in order to address all health issues including any possible ear infections. If the attending veterinarian is unavailable, than it is the licensee's responsibility to contact another veterinarian. It is vital that all animals be properly assessed and treated when injured or sick.

One enclosure in the whelping building housed a West Highland White Terrier with 4 puppies on a coated wire floor with openings big enough (2 inches by 1 inch) that easily allowed the puppies to pass their feet and legs through the floor. During the inspection puppies were observed getting their feet and legs caught in the flooring multiple times. These openings easily allow puppies to get stuck and injured. Any flooring in the primary enclosure cannot allow a dog's foot to pass through it. The licensee must provide flooring to all dogs, including puppies, that prevent feet passing through the flooring. Corrected by: 2/16/2014

In the whelping building there is a brown film covering the white back walls of all the primary enclosures. The tops of all the wire enclosures in the whelping building have a layer of dust and dirt along with imbedded hair. Four of the Lixit automatic watering dispensers in the whelping building have a significant amount of calcium build-up. The brown film, dirt, dust, and calcium residue can function as a suitable environment for bacteria to grow and can serve as an opportunity of infection for the dogs in the enclosure. It is especially important that whelping enclosures be clean since puppies have a weaker immune system and can easily develop illnesses. Proper cleaning removes all sources that promote bacteria growth. The primary enclosure must be free from all dirt and debris in order to promote a sanitary environment that removes all hazards to animal health. Corrected by: 2/16/2014

Inside the whelping building, an enclosure housing a female West Highland White Terrier with tag number 73 with 4 puppies on a coated wire floor with openings big enough (2 inches by 1 inch) that easily allowed the puppies to pass their feet and legs through the black wire floor. During the inspection puppies were observed getting their feet and legs caught in the flooring multiple times. These openings easily allow puppies to get stuck and possibly injured. Any flooring in the primary enclosure cannot allow a dog's foot to pass through it. The licensee must provide flooring to all dogs, including puppies, that prevent legs and feet passing through the flooring.

On inspection, the acquisition records were incomplete. The acquisition records for 2014 did not have the date the dogs were sold or removed, but had disposition records stating these animals were sold. By not maintaining the required information it prevents or interferes with the dogs movements to be tracked and verified. The licensee shall keep and maintain all required sections of all records of acquisition and disposition for all dogs including date of sale/removed. Correct this day forward.

In the whelping room, the carpet used in one enclosure with five West Highland white terrier puppies was determined to be in disrepair. The 2ft. by 1 ft. orange carpet was significantly frayed around the outer edge. The numerous frayed strands were approximately 1 to 3 inches in length. Any linear string-like material such as strands from a fraying carpet that an animal could ingest can cause an impaction or serious trauma to an animals intestines. Remove the fraying carpet and monitor all materials in the enclosure to ensure worn or soiled surfaces are removed and replaced.

Brown male Cocker Spaniel with USDA tag #114 has a hazy left eye. The eye appears larger than the right and protrudes. A light grey/blue haziness makes examination of the deeper structures of the eye difficult. Eye conditions are painful and if untreated may affect the dog's vision. Licensee must use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. This dog must be examined by a licensed veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment. Documentation of the veterinarian's assessment, treatment, and plan shall be maintained for examination by APHIS officials. Correct by: May 27, 2017

Carpets in the whelping room are worn and soiled. The edges of the carpets are frayed such that long strings are exposed. Shorter pieces of the carpet are loose in the enclosure.

The stainless steel bowls in the whelping room are bent with sharp edges.

Several of the feeders in the outdoor housing area are chewed. The edges are frayed such that pieces of plastic have frayed off and the edges are rough.

Hair and organic debris is accumulated underneath the suspended floor of the outdoor kennel. Also, the wash down is stained and has multiple mineral deposits. These accumulations harbor bacteria, create strong odors and attract pests which is detrimental to the health of the animals. Surfaces of the facility must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. Correct by: June 6, 2017

The back wall of several of the outdoor enclosures including the dog door that separates the den box from the dog run is coated with a layer of dark brown organic material. There are also dusty cobwebs in the corners of some of the den boxes. Dirt and organic debris may harbor disease hazards. Primary enclosures must be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, food waste, excreta, and other disease hazards. Correct by: May 27, 2017