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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Melvin Yoder – Seymour, IA is linked to 10 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from August 2018 to August 2025.
Across 10 inspections between August 2018 and August 2025, inspectors recorded between 13 dogs and 68 dogs at Melvin Yoder – Seymour, IA. The most recent count was 16 dogs on August 25, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
August 23, 2018
USDA 42-A-1605
Pre-license inspection #1
25 dogs
None
February 19, 2019
USDA 42-A-1605
Routine inspection
50 dogs
None
March 4, 2020
USDA 42-A-1605
Routine inspection
68 dogs
None
December 9, 2020
USDA 42-A-1605
Routine inspection
60 dogs
None
July 28, 2021
USDA 42-A-1605
Re-license inspection
64 dogs
None
February 15, 2023
USDA 42-A-1605
Routine inspection
40 dogs
3 findings
February 6, 2024
USDA 42-A-1605
Routine inspection
46 dogs
None
August 21, 2024
USDA 42-A-1605
Re-license inspection
27 dogs
None
November 25, 2024
USDA 42-A-1605
Routine inspection
13 dogs
None
August 25, 2025
USDA 42-A-1605
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
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
Has Melvin Yoder – Seymour, IA been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 10 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Melvin Yoder – Seymour, IA keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 25, 2025, inspectors counted 16 dogs (6 adults · 10 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Melvin Yoder – Seymour, IA raise?
The records name French Bulldog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Melvin Yoder – Seymour, IA hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.