Big Pond – Donnellson, IA

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The temperature inside the refrigerator is 52 degrees F according to the inspector's Kestrel. The label on the vaccinations states they should be stored between 35-46 degrees F. Storing vaccinations at inappropriate temperatures may affect their ability to protect against serious and deadly diseases. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must store the vaccines within the temperature range on the label. The licensee must also ensure that all medical products are properly stored at all times. To be corrected by: From this day forward"},{"h":"12-week-old male puppy housed with adult","tags":[],"q":"One 12-week-old male puppy is being housed with an approximately 2-year-old adult male. Housing puppies with adult dogs that are not the dam could cause incompatibility which may result in injury to the puppy should the adult become aggressive. Incompatible housing may also result in the failure of the puppy to access food and water should the adult exhibit resource guarding behaviors. Puppies 4 months of age or less may not be housed in the same primary enclosure with adult dogs other than their dams or foster dams. The licensee may house the 12-week-old puppy alone or with pen mates that meet the compatibility requirements. The licensee must ensure that each dog is compatibly housed at all times in order to support their health and well-being. To be corrected by: The licensee moved the puppy into compatible housing at the time of the inspection."},{"h":"Adult vaccination schedule missing","tags":[],"q":"The Program of Veterinary Care is incomplete and the vaccination information for adult dogs is missing. The vaccination schedule and which diseases are vaccinated against is not listed in the Program of Veterinary Care."},{"h":"Adult deworming schedule missing","tags":[],"q":"The Program of Veterinary Care is incomplete and the schedule for deworming the adult dogs is missing."},{"h":"Adult dog eye treatment plan missing","tags":[],"q":"One adult dog is currently under veterinary care and receiving treatment for an eye condition, but no documentation exists containing the treatment plan. Failure to document the treatment plan may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animal is receiving adequate veterinary care. Each dealer must keep copies of medical records that includes the date and description of the problem, examination findings, test results, plan for treatment and care, and treatment procedures performed. The licensee must complete a medical record for the dog which contains the treatment plan. The licensee must ensure that all medical records are complete and contain all required information. To be corrected by: From this day forward"},{"h":"Puppy vaccination and deworming dates not recorded","tags":[],"q":"The licensee has been deworming and vaccinating the litters of puppies but has not been recording the dates of these administrations. Failure to record the date of administrations of vaccinations and deworming could interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Each dealer must keep copies of medical records that include the dates of administration of vaccinations and treatments. The licensee must document the dates each time a vaccination or deworming is administered. The licensee must ensure that medical records are complete and contain all required information at all times. To be corrected by: From this day forward"}]},{"d":"2023-06-13","s":"USDA","l":"42-A-1582","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1582/6-13-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}]},{"d":"2023-06-27","s":"USDA","l":"42-A-1582","t":"Routine inspection","n":90,"b":"61 adults · 29 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1582/6-27-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"Attending veterinarian visits semiannually","tags":[],"q":"The licensee has not had the attending veterinarian visit the facility monthly, as written in the program of vet care. While the licensee stated the attending vet will frequent the facility monthly in the near future, the attending vet is currently visiting the facility semiannually. The facility shall include formal arrangements with a written program of veterinary care for their attending veterinarian consultant arrangements and follow that written guidance. To be corrected by: 7-July-2023"},{"h":"Puppy cage cards missing data","tags":[],"q":"The facility uses cage cards as the record of acquisition for the dogs born at the facility. There were several litters of puppies with their dams in Building 2 missing the following information on the cage cards: USDA number, dam’s microchip number, puppy’s sex, breed, color and any distinct markings. Accurate acquisition information is necessary for APHIS officials to make positive identification of animals during inspection and to properly trace their movements. The licensee shall make, keep, and maintain an approved method of documentation which fully and correctly disclose all information concerning each dog purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of by that dealer. The records shall include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control. The licensee must record the acquisition information on an approved document for all puppies and ensure all required acquisition information is properly and accurately documented at all times. To be corrected by: This was corrected at the time of inspection."},{"h":"Adult male treatment dates incomplete","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"The dates for administration of treatment for one dog at the facility were not completed in full. One adult male (MC #933000320230157) received eye drops for a chronic condition. Although the facility documented the initial management of eye drops, the remaining dates of duration has not been notated. Adequate record keeping is necessary to ensure the health of animals and to ensure that the guidance of the attending veterinarian is being followed. The facility must keep and maintain the names of all vaccines and treatments and the dates of administration given to dogs at the facility."}]}]}],"rows":[{"d":"2023-08-22","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1718","t":"Pre-license inspection","n":80,"b":"57 adults · 23 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1718/8-22-2023.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-04-03","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1718","t":"Routine inspection","n":101,"b":"59 adults · 42 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1718/4-3-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-12-11","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1718","t":"Routine inspection","n":92,"b":"63 adults · 29 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1718/12-11-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2026-02-04","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1718","t":"Routine inspection","n":110,"b":"67 adults · 43 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1718/2-4-2026.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2026-08-13","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1718","t":"Re-license inspection","n":65,"b":"54 adults · 11 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1718/8-13-2026.pdf","f":[],"si":1}]}

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