Marvin L Raber – Sugarcreek, OH

Upon inspection the licensee was missing the address on two puppies removed from the premises, during the inspection the licensee was able to correct this issue. Corrected on: 11/17/2025

A dog was identified at the facility needing veterinary care. The facility did not identify the issue prior to the inspection. An adult female Boston Terrier (#8171) was found to have areas of redness and hair loss on the front paws. On both front paws, there is an area on the outermost digit measuring approximately ½ inch that is moderately reddened with hair loss. The adjacent areas near this site are also mildly reddened. On both front legs there are additional smaller areas of hair loss and redness located above the paws. The facility states the animal has not been seen scratching or irritating the site and during the inspection the animal did not appear irritated when the site was manipulated. Failure to conduct adequate daily observations to assess the health and well-being of the animals with direct and frequent communication to the attending veterinarian can delay treatment leading to the condition getting worse and delays in healing. Each dealer shall establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care that include daily observation of all animals to assess their health and well-being and that 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. Correct by ensuring that the animal is examined and treated by a licensed veterinarian.

The facility is not following the written Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) regarding an adult female Boston Terrier (#9830). The facility observed that the animal was scratching their ears and had been treating the animal with an ear cleaner. The PVC states to clean the ears twice daily but the facility had been cleaning the ears only once daily. Failure to follow the preventative care and treatment plan in the PVC can cause pain and distress to the regulated animal. Correct by ensuring that the preventative care and treatment plan in the PVC is followed.