Marty Murray – SacRiver Kennel

3.6(a)(2)(i) Sharp Points The wire mesh between two adjoining enclosures had a 3 inch X 1 inch broken area at the bottom, resulting in sharp points sticking into both enclosures at the level of the dogs' feet. Sharp points can result in injury to the dogs, causing pain and possible infections. The licensee must ensure that primary enclosures do not have sharp points or edges that could injure the dogs. To be corrected by January 5, 2015. Note: A facility representative corrected the problem during the inspection.

The room used to store unopened bags of dog food had a strong odor of animal waste material. Many piles of cat feces were present on the floor behind the stack of dog food. The facility representative stated that the farm cats are allowed access to this room. Feces and urine can contaminate dog food, affecting the food's palatability and nutritive value. The licensee must ensure that the dog food is stored in a clean area free of possible contaminaiton. To be corrected by January 5, 2015.

3.11(b)(2) Sanitization of primary enclosures. Several of the dog doors in both of the sheltered buildings had an excessive buildup of dirt and grime. The facility representative stated that it had been several weeks since the primary enclosures had been sanitized. Inadequate sanitization can result in a buildup of dirt and grime, which harbor organisms that can result in disease in the dogs. The licensee must ensure that primary enclosures are properly sanitized at least once every 2 weeks using one of the methods prescribed in the Animal Welfare Act regulations. To be corrected by January 5, 2015.

The facility did not have medical records documenting the assessment and ongoing treatment of a two-year-old female French Bulldog with a litter of nursing puppies. The dog, Cricket (M/C # 932002002690904), was observed to be very thin, with the lumbar vertebrae and pelvic bones visible with minimal fat coverage. The licensee contacted the Attending Veterinarian when the weight loss was first observed, and began feeding a high protein diet in addition to the dog’s regular diet as directed, but neither the instructions given by the AV nor the increased feedings were documented. Medical records are important to document any illness or injury that occurs and demonstrate that adequate veterinary care is provided to ensure the health and well-being of the animal. Dealers must keep medical records for dogs that includes the identity of the animal and make these records available for APHIS inspection. If a problem is identified, (such as a disease, injury, or illness), the date, description of the problem, examination findings, test results, plan for treatment and care, and treatment procedures performed, when appropriate. To be corrected by May 8, 2026.