John R Garman – Plymouth, OH

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Licensee stated that his son had clipped the dog 2-3 days ago and he had nicked the skin by the eye. Upon further examination, the skin had been nicked or torn by the upper portion of the dogs eye lid. Licensee stated that his son applied a blood stopper agent at the time it happened. However; no further treatment has been given. Having eye/skin issues can be painful and irritating to the dog if left untreated. Licensee must have methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat all eye/skin issues. This dog must be seen by a licensed veterinarian. Documentation of the examination, diagnoses and treatment must maintained by the licensee and made available for inspection by APHIS officials. Correct by: 9/17/2014"}],"si":1},{"d":"2015-11-17","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0194","t":"Routine inspection","n":184,"b":"141 adults · 43 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0194/11-17-2015.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2016-11-03","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0194","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0194/11-3-2016.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-02-15","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0194","t":"Routine inspection","n":219,"b":"162 adults · 57 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0194/2-15-2017.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2018-03-05","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0194","t":"Routine inspection","n":195,"b":"130 adults · 65 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0194/3-5-2018.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2019-04-17","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0194","t":"Routine inspection","n":177,"b":"125 adults · 52 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0194/4-17-2019.pdf","f":[{"h":"Puppy dragging deformed rear legs","tags":[],"q":"The female dog with id 745 had three puppies on 12MAR2019. One of the puppies has deformed rear legs and is unable to walk properly, the puppy drags its back legs. The licensee noticed that the puppy was not using its legs two days ago and has not contacted his AV concerning this puppy. When daily observations are accomplished by the licensee 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. Contact your veterinarian when a problem with an animals health, behavior or well-being is noticed. To be corrected by end of business today."}],"si":1},{"d":"2020-03-17","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0194","t":"Routine inspection","n":203,"b":"131 adults · 72 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0194/3-17-2020.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2023-08-09","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0194","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0194/8-9-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2023-08-29","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0194","t":"Routine inspection","n":167,"b":"121 adults · 46 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0194/8-29-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"Inadequate contingency plan","tags":[],"q":"The licensee does not have an adequate written contingency plan. The contingency plan did not address requirements including plans for all reasonably anticipated disasters or emergency scenarios. An inadequate contingency plan can result in lack of readiness and a delay in response to care for animals during emergencies or disasters. Dealers must develop, document, and follow an appropriate plan to provide for the humane handling, treatment, transportation, housing, and care of their animals in the event of an emergency or disaster (one which could reasonably be anticipated and expected to be detrimental to the good health and well-being of the animals in their possession). A contingency plan includes emergency situations the licensee may experience, outlines specific tasks required to be carried out during emergencies such as detailed animal evacuation instructions or shelter-in-place instructions and provisions for providing backup sources of food and water as well as sanitation, ventilation, bedding, veterinary care, identify who will be responsible for fulfilling these tasks, and address how response and recovery will be handled in terms of materials, resources, and training needed. Ensure that an adequate written contingency plan is developed and followed in case of an emergency. Correct by 26-SEP-2026."},{"h":"Frayed carpet and damaged panels","tags":[],"q":"The surfaces in several primary enclosures are not being maintained: -Seven enclosures housing a total of 5 adult dogs and 14 puppies have carpet with frayed edges. Frayed edges can be injurious to the regulated animal as they could ingest the material or it could cause entrapment. -One enclosure contains surfaces that have excessive damage from scratching. The sides panels of one enclosure housing 2 adult dogs has excessive damage from scratching. Surfaces with excessive damage do not allow for proper sanitation. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis. Surfaces of housing facilities—including houses, dens, and other furniture-type fixtures and objects within the facility—that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized, must be replaced when worn or soiled. The carpets must be maintained without frayed edges and the side panels without excessive damage. Correct by 5-SEP-2023."},{"h":"Soiled primary enclosure walls","tags":[],"q":"Enclosures are not being cleaned properly. The walls and/or doors of 12 sheltered primary enclosures housing 21 adult dogs are soiled with brown and/or black material. Inadequate and infrequent cleaning and sanitization allows for the growth of disease-causing agents that may increase the risk of health hazards towards 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 sub part to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards. Correct by 5-SEP-2023."},{"h":"Program of Veterinary Care incomplete","tags":[],"q":"The written Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) is not complete, parasite sampling is not being performed, and the PVC is not being followed: -The Program of veterinary care is not complete. The PVC does not include sampling with a schedule for parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) and no sampling is being performed. Additionally, the vaccination schedule in the PVC does not include Rabies vaccines. Failure to perform parasite sampling with a schedule does not ensure the dogs are adequately protected from diseases and parasites and failure to have a complete PVC may not allow for the veterinarian’s instructions to be adequately followed. -Parvovirus vaccines are being given to puppies at 6 weeks of age while the PVC states to give the vaccine at 5 weeks of age. Failure to administer vaccines in accordance with a veterinary approved schedule can increase the risk of disease exposure and disease transmission, and cause illness to the animals. The written program of veterinary care must address the requirements for adequate veterinary care and must include vaccinations for contagious and/or deadly diseases of dogs (including rabies, parvovirus, and distemper) and sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian. Correct by having the Attending Veterinarian update the written program of veterinary care with all the required information and ensure the instruction is followed. Correct by 26-SEP-2023."}],"si":1},{"d":"2023-10-18","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0194","t":"Routine inspection","n":167,"b":"108 adults · 59 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0194/10-18-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"Male Australian Shepherd severe dental disease","tags":["Direct"],"q":"An adult male Australian Shepherd dog (microchip 7E10207209) has severe dental disease. A heavy buildup of thick brown material was seen covering most of the teeth on both sides. The gums were bright red and swollen along the gumlines on both sides of the mouth. The front top incisors contained discharge near the base of the teeth with severe gum recession. Heavy buildup on the teeth with redness, swelling, recession, and discharge can be signs of dental problems and can cause infection, pain, and discomfort to the animal. Failure to provide veterinary care when needed can result in prolonged suffering and worsening of the condition of the animal. Licensees must ensure that they establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care, including the use of appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. When animals are identified with injuries or illness, they must seek care by their veterinarian to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases. Correct by ensuring that the animal listed above is examined and treated by a licensed veterinarian. The licensee must ensure that all animals receive adequate veterinary care at all times. Correct by 20-OCT-2023."},{"h":"No adequate written contingency plan","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"The licensee does not have an adequate written contingency plan. The contingency plan did not address requirements including plans for all reasonably anticipated disasters or emergency scenarios. An inadequate contingency plan can result in lack of readiness and a delay in response to care for animals during emergencies or disasters. Dealers must develop, document, and follow an appropriate plan to provide for the humane handling, treatment, transportation, housing, and care of their animals in the event of an emergency or disaster (one which could reasonably be anticipated and expected to be detrimental to the good health and well-being of the animals in their possession). A contingency plan includes emergency situations the licensee may experience, outlines specific tasks required to be carried out during emergencies such as detailed animal evacuation instructions or shelter-in-place instructions and provisions for providing backup sources of food and water as well as sanitation, ventilation, bedding, veterinary care, identify who will be responsible for fulfilling these tasks, and address how response and recovery will be handled in terms of materials, resources, and training needed. Ensure that an adequate written contingency plan is developed and followed in case of an emergency."},{"h":"PVC missing parasite sampling schedule","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"The written Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) does not include sampling with a schedule for parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) and no sampling is being performed. Failure to perform parasite sampling with a schedule does not ensure the dogs are adequately protected from diseases and parasites. The written program of veterinary care must address the requirements for adequate veterinary care and must include vaccinations for contagious and/or deadly diseases of dogs (including rabies, parvovirus, and distemper) and sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian. Correct by having the Attending Veterinarian update and approve the written program of veterinary care with all the required information."}],"si":1},{"d":"2023-10-26","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0194","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0194/10-26-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2023-11-06","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0194","t":"Focused inspection","n":1,"b":"1 adult","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0194/11-6-2023.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-12-20","s":"Ohio","k":"","l":"OH - CB0004YV","t":"Routine inspection","n":199,"b":"136 adults · 63 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/oh/CB0004YV/12-20-2024.pdf","f":[{"h":"Open metal floor in enclosure","tags":[],"q":"Upon inspection the licensee had one enclosure housing four adult dogs which had a small area of open metal flooring, during the inspection the licensee was able to correct this issue. Corrected on: 12/20/2024"}],"ph":[["https://reports.pawthenticity.org/photos/ohio/recJRbfVs4f8aJvFW-1.jpg",3]]},{"d":"2025-10-22","s":"Ohio","k":"","l":"OH - CB0004YV","t":"Routine inspection","n":207,"b":"120 adults · 87 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/oh/CB0004YV/10-22-2025.pdf","f":[{"h":"Puppy movement missing buyer address","tags":[],"q":"A record of puppy movement was missing the address of the buyer. Licensee has corrected this issue. Corrected on: 10/22/2025"}]}]}

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