Ivan M Barkman – Lone Pine Kennel

On today's inspection a female white Bichon dog with microchip #990000002490119 was noticed to be shaking her head in the whelping kennel. After further inspection, this animal was noticed to have a clear/white discharge coming from her left ear. The discharge was draining down her face on that side becoming darker (red-brown) further away from the ear. The tissues inside the ear are swollen to a point that the ear canal is no longer visible. In addition, there was an odor coming from the ear. The Licensee stated that he originally noticed the issue in March 2019 when he purchased the dog and has been intermittently treating with "Ear Mite Killer". The Licensee stated that the last time the ear was looked at or treated with "Ear Mite Killer" was on or around 8/10/2019. The facility’s written program of veterinary care currently provided him three methods of treatment. However; the Licensee is not using any of the options listed in the Program of Veterinary Care. The Attending Veterinarian was contacted and agreed that given the severity and duration of the issue that the dog should be examined. The Licensee is currently not using the methods he has available to prevent control, diagnose or treat the health issues with this dog. Left untreated ear conditions such as this can be painful and may progress. Correct by ensuring that appropriate methods are used to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat this dog and all other animals at the facility.

The Licensee is not currently keeping proper records for his the offspring that are born at his facility. The licensee is electing to use cage cards to satisfy the form 7005 record-keeping requirements for nursing puppies, however, these cards are missing information that is required by this subpart of the AWA. Specifically, the current cage cards do not include a description of the puppy (color and distinctive markings), date of disposition, or method of disposition. Complete and accurate records are necessary to facilitate tracking of the animals and compliance with other aspects of the AWA such as minimum age at disposition. The Licensee must ensure that all animals, including offspring born at his facility, are recorded appropriately with records that reflect all required information. If cage cards are used to satisfy the record keeping requirements for nursing puppies, they must contain all required information. Correct By: 9/5/2019

During the inspection process today, USDA inspector observed a female Pomeranian puppy ID# 5114 that was coughing and raspy sounding. The licensee acquired the animal on 12/27/2019 from an individual that had previously treated the animal for an upper respiratory infection, but still appeared to have residual clinical signs. The licensee’s Program of Veterinarian Care specifically states that “if a puppy does not respond to the first choice of antibiotic then seek veterinary advice”. Prior to today’s inspection the licensee did not communicate the upper respiratory issue with his Attending Veterinarian. In communicating with the Attending Veterinarian he confirmed that the licensee should seek veterinary guidance to develop a treatment plan for this animal and that could take place on 01/08/2020. If repertory issues remain untreated, they can become increasingly uncomfortable or painful to the animal. The Licensee must have methods in place to prevent, control and diagnose all health issues.