Christopher R Weaver – Pet My Puppy

Food is not being stored in an appropriate manner. In the outdoor building housing the dog food, a stack of 10 bags of food was placed directly on the floor. Another stack of 10 bags of dog food was placed directly against the wall. On the surfaces adjacent to the bags of dog food there was evidence of rodent droppings. Food bags placed directly on the floor or against walls could become contaminated by pests such as rodents leading to possible illness to the animals. Correct by ensuring supplies of food and bedding are stored in a manner that protects the supplies from spoilage, contamination, and vermin infestation. The supplies must be stored off the floor and away from the walls, to allow cleaning underneath and around the supplies. All food must be stored in a manner that prevents contamination and deterioration of its nutritive value.

Enclosures are not protecting animals from injury: -Exposed electrical cords are accessible to the animals in three enclosures each housing approximately 1 adult dog. Most of the enclosures housing animals also contain exposed electrical outlets accessible to the animals. -Fly strips are accessible to the animals in four enclosures each housing approximately 1 adult dog. -Several exposed nails accessible to the animals are seen on the ceiling of two outside runs each housing approximately one adult dog. Sharp points, electrical cords, and fly strips that are accessible to the animals could cause injury and distress to the animals. Primary enclosures must be constructed and maintained so that they protect the dogs from injury. Correct by ensuring that the enclosures protect the animals from injury.

The facility is not following the sampling schedule in the written Program of Veterinary Care (PVC). The PVC states to perform fecal sampling of 10 percent of adult dogs each year. The facility does not perform fecal testing on adult dogs. Failure to perform fecal sampling in accordance with a veterinary approved schedule may result in animals to not be adequately protected against disease and can cause pain and distress. Correct by ensuring that animals are tested in accordance with the schedule approved by the Attending Veterinarian.

A dog was identified at the facility needing veterinary care. The facility did not identify the issue prior to the inspection. An adult female Bernese Mountain Dog (#74819) was found to have a wound on the inside tip of the right ear. The bleeding wound measured approximately 0.5 inches with a dark crust and hair loss around the edges. Failure to conduct adequate daily observations to assess the health and well-being of the animals with direct and frequent communication to the attending veterinarian can delay treatment leading to the condition getting worse and delays in healing. Each dealer shall establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care that include daily observation of all animals to assess their health and well-being and that a mechanism of direct and frequent communication is required so that timely and accurate information on problems of animal health, behavior, and well-being is conveyed to the attending veterinarian. Correct by ensuring that the animal is examined and treated by a licensed veterinarian.

Enclosures are not being cleaned properly. The door leading from the inside to the outside runs of most of the enclosures is soiled with a black/brown material. Inadequate and infrequent cleaning and sanitization allows for the growth of disease-causing agents that may increase the risk of health hazards for the animals. Appropriate cleaning and sanitization of the surfaces must include removal of the buildup of material found and to prevent accumulation of this material. All surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. Correct by ensuring hard surfaces with which the dogs come into contact with are spot cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with 3.11 (b) of this subpart to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards.

Enclosures contain surfaces that are not impervious to moisture. In most of the outside runs, the wood trim above the doors leading to the inside contains small chew marks revealing wood that are not impervious to moisture. Surfaces in contact with the animals that are not impervious to moisture can absorb moisture and harbor bacteria while being unable to be properly cleaned and sanitized possibly exposing the animals to disease hazards. Correct by ensuring all walls,