Mahlon E Schwartz – Ewing, KY

There is a male Boston Terrier named 'Skeeter' (last 4 microchip digits 0251) with a dry, hacking, non-productive cough but otherwise was active and with no nasal discharge. The licensee suspected irritation due to the kennel cleaning solution and decided to switch brands; however the veterinarian was not contacted for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

There is a female Boston Terrier named 'Poppy' (last four microchip digits 0305) with a red swelling in the corner of the right eye with no tearing or squinting noticed. The veterinarian has not yet been informed of this swelling at the time of the inspection.

There is a female Boston Terrier named 'Sierra' with very mild cloudiness in the center of both eyes (left worse than right), and redness around the eye. In the center of the cloudiness, a slight depression was visible on the surface of the eye. There was no squinting or discharge. The licensee noticed the cloudiness and began treating the eye with ophthalmic antibiotics, but not at the direction of the attending veterinarian.

Opal, a female fawn Boston Terrier, DOB 4/10/22, microchip# 99100300064914 had a moderate accumulation of brown material on the surface of the cheek teeth. The licensee stated he used oral preventative care but the dog has not had any professional teeth cleaning. It is important to ensure all animals have no signs of dental disease. The abnormal build-up of material on the teeth can cause damage to the gum tissue and tooth structures. This condition could be painful, may decrease the dog's ability to eat normally, and may result in spread of bacteria to other parts of the body such as liver and kidneys which can negatively impact the overall health of the animal. The licensee must communicate with the attending veterinarian to evaluate the dog and determine an appropriate plan for diagnosis and treatment. Correct by: 2/20/25

There were four dogs approximately 1.5 years old that had not been vaccinated for rabies. The Program of Veterinary Care on file lists rabies vaccines to be performed at 16 weeks of age. Failure to vaccinate dogs for rabies according to the program of veterinary care may result in lack of protection from this serious disease. Vaccinations for contagious and/or deadly diseases of dogs, including rabies, must be performed in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian. Correct by: 2/20/25