Daniel Kuehne – Reading, MN

July 24, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 41-A-0349

553 dogs recorded (320 adults · 233 puppies).

• Boston Terriers loose premolar, hair loss

  A black and white Boston Terrier (#1047) had a loose upper premolar on the right side of its mouth. In addition a black and white female Boston Terrier (#789) had hair loss around its neck and legs. The skin was also reddened. The licensee noticed a week ago but has not initiated treatment. Dental issues can be painful and can lead to systemic disease and even death. Hair loss and reddened skin indicates there may be an underlying health issue with the dog that may be contagious to other dogs. The skin may be itchy and irritating to the dog. Both dogs need to be evaluated and treated by the Attending Veterinarian. Correct by 7/27/23.

• Five seven-week-old puppies overcrowded

  Five seven-week old puppies were in an enclosure that measured 48 X 24 inches for a total floor space of 1,152 square inches of space. The puppies measured 10.5 inches, 10.5 inches, 11 inches, 11 inches, and 11.5 inches. Together they required 1,428.75 square inches of space so the enclosure was short by 276.25 square inches of space. Cage space requirements ensure that the dogs have enough room to move about freely within their enclosures. It minimizes the dogs from stepping or sitting in their feces or urine and also minimizes the spread of disease. The licensee must ensure that all enclosures containing dogs and puppies have enough floor space to meet the minimum floor space requirements for the number of and the size of the dogs in that enclosure. Correct starting on 7/24/23. Note: The licensee corrected this at the time of inspection.

• Adult dogs not tested for parasites

  The licensee has not been testing (sampling) his adult population for heartworm or fecal parasites. Not sampling the adult dogs for parasites doesn't ensure the dogs are adequately protected from various diseases and parasites. All adults dogs must be sampled for heartworm and fecal parasites in accordance with a plan from their Attending Veterinarian. Correct by 8/24/23.

• Vaccination records not kept

  The licensee stated all the adult dogs have been vaccinated for parvo and distemper in the past year, but he does not have this documented anywhere. Not keeping proper medical records showing documentation of which vaccines were given and the dates they were given doesn't ensure the dogs are properly protected against the various diseases those vaccines are supposed to protect against. The licensee must keep records showing the vaccine type that was given and the date it was given for all dogs in the kennel. Correct starting on 7/24/23.

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