Melvin Yoder – Seymour, IA

February 15, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1605

40 dogs recorded (34 adults · 6 puppies).

• Two 3-month-old puppies housed with adult dog

  Two approximately 3-month-old puppies are housed with an adult dog that is not their mother or foster mother. Housing puppies in the same primary enclosure with adult dogs that are not the dam could cause incompatibility which may result in injury to the puppies should the adult become aggressive. Incompatible housing may also result in the failure of the puppy to access food and water should the adult exhibit resource guarding behaviors. Puppies 4 months of age or less may not be housed in the same primary enclosure with adult dogs other than their dams or foster dam. The licensee must either remove the adult dog from the enclosure or house the two puppies with pen mates that meet the compatibility requirements. The licensee must ensure that each dog is compatibly housed at all times in order to support their health and well-being. To be corrected by: The licensee provided the puppies with compliant housing at the time of the inspection.

• Female French Bulldog treatment plan not documented

  One female French bulldog ("Zanna", tag #142) is currently being treated with penicillin. No written treatment plan for the use of penicillin can be found, but the licensee stated that the penicillin is to be given for 10 days. Failure to document treatment plans may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the dogs are receiving adequate veterinary care. Each dealer shall keep copies of medical records that includes the date and a description of the problem (injury, disease, illness), examination findings, test results, plan for treatment and care, and treatment procedures performed. The licensee must ensure that all treatment plans are documented and that all medical records are complete and contain all required information. To be corrected by: From this day forward

• Heartworm and fecal test results not documented

  On 25-March-2022, the licensee had four dogs tested for heartworm and fecals. The documented results of these tests could not be located. Failure to document test results could interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Each dealer shall keep copies of medical records that includes the dates and findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended tests or examinations. The licensee must document the results of all heartworm testing and fecals and ensure that the results of all other exams and tests are documented on a medical record that is complete and contains all required information. To be corrected by: From this day forward

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