Miriam Miller – Rose Run Kennel

A red and white female Cavalier with no identification said to be owned by a family member is present in the small kennel in the bottom cage on the right side. The animal has over 80% coverage of tartar build up on the back molars, multiple teeth on the left side of the mouth are mobile and the gums bleed when touched and an abscess is draining on the right upper side of the mouth. The dog exhibited signs of pain during the exam including struggling and wincing.

A fawn female pug with a microchip ending in 5803 was noted to have a nail that was completely missing on the right front paw. The area appeared raw and had a clear discharge coming from the nail bed.The licensee had not noted the problem and was not providing treatment.

Two white female Bichons with microchips ending in 5290 and 6347 were matted mostly over their flank area. … The skin underneath the mats did not appear irritated.

A black and white female Boston Terrier with a microchip ending in 4339 had several round bald crusty areas of skin on her flanks and four red and swollen paws. The dog's chest and neck appeared to be red and had scabs and crusty skin.

There were several issues noted in the small kennel with regards to the primary enclosures. There were multiple rusty doors, coating on the wire on the doors, walls and floors was coming off and there was excessive chew damage to the doorways to the den boxes. Dogs must be housed in facilities that can be sanitized at least every two weeks. If the facilities can not be cleaned appropriately the disease hazard increases. Appropriate housing is necessary to ensure optimal animal health. Correct by removing, repairing or replacing the damaged and excessively worn areas of the kennel by 9/30/2017.

The kennel outdoor washdown had an excessive accumulation of feces and urine. A collection of hair was also noted under the slatted floor. An odor and increased insect activity was noted around washdown area. The washdown must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent the accumulation of feces and food waste as well as reduce disease hazards such as pests, insects and odors. Correct by October 12th 2017 by cleaning the washdown area as often as necessary to keep the area in an acceptable manner.

The facility has no guidance provided in their Program of Veterinary Care for the percentage or total number of dogs to be sampled and the frequency of which they should be tested for heartworm and intestinal parasites. … However, the testing has not been conducted in accordance with a written and approved schedule.

Fifty-three adult dogs have not received vaccinations for distemper and parvovirus in accordance with the guidance that is provided in the Program of Veterinary Care.