Nicholas L Wagler – Wagler Kennels

October 7, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 32-A-0285

94 dogs recorded (59 adults · 35 puppies).

• Chocolate Labrador Retriever ear discharge (Direct)

  DIRECT ***An adult male chocolate Labrador retriever identification number 27 was shaking his head repeatedly. Upon examination, his left ear had a copious wet, watery brown discharge. The skin on the inside of the ear appeared inflamed and pink. The entire ear canal was wet, as well as the fur at the base and lower edge of the ear.

• Yellow Labrador Retriever facial, mouth, ear lesions (Direct)

  INDIRECT ***An adult male yellow Labrador retriever identification number 55 has a scrape on the left side of his face near the temple. It is approximately ¾ in. long and oozing blood. The top molars on both sides of the dog's mouth have a greyish-brown material covering the majority of the surface, and the gums above the upper molars and cheek teeth are reddened and swollen. The cheek teeth on both sides have a grey spongy-looking appearance at the base. The dog's body condition is slightly thin, with the ribs easily seen. His right ear on the inside base of the lobe of the ear near the canal has thickened skin that is hairless, pink, raw and moist-looking. This lesion is approximately 1 in. long and ¼ in. wide.

• Brindle and white Boxer lip lesion, ear cut (Direct)

  An adult female brindle and white boxer identification number 34 was observed repeatedly licking her upper lip. Upon closer inspection, a thickened, pink, moist-looking lesion was seen. It is approximately ½ in. long and ¼ in. wide. Her right ear also has a notch taken out of the tip that is about ¼ in. in diameter. It is a fresh cut that was bleeding slightly.

• Labrador Retrievers and Boxer not seen by veterinarian (Direct)

  These dogs have not been seen by a veterinarian.

• Dogs with wounds and lesions

  An adult male chocolate Labrador retriever identification number 27 was shaking his head repeatedly. Upon examination, his left ear had a copious wet, watery brown discharge. The skin on the inside of the ear appeared inflamed and pink. The entire ear canal was wet, as well as the fur at the base and lower edge of the ear. ***An adult male yellow Labrador retriever identification number 55 has a scrape on the left side of his face near the temple. It is approximately ¾ in. long and oozing blood. The top molars on both sides of the dog's mouth have a greyish-brown material covering the majority of the surface, and the gums above the upper molars and cheek teeth are reddened and swollen. The cheek teeth on both sides have a grey spongy-looking appearance at the base. The dog's body condition is slightly thin, with the ribs easily seen. His right ear on the inside base of the lobe of the ear near the canal has thickened skin that is hairless, pink, raw and moist-looking. This lesion is approximately 1 in. long and ¼ in. wide. ***An adult female brindle and white boxer identification number 34 was observed repeatedly licking her upper lip. Upon closer inspection, a thickened, pink, moist-looking lesion was seen. It is approximately ½ in. long and ¼ in. wide. Her right ear also has a notch taken out of the tip that is about ¼ in. in diameter. It is a fresh cut that was bleeding slightly. These health issues had not been observed by the licensee before the inspection. Daily observation of each animal is important to assess the health and well-being of the animals. The licensee must ensure that each animal is observed at least daily, and there is direct and frequent communication with the attending veterinarian for any problems with their behavior and/or health and well-being. To be corrected from this day forward.

• Sheltered housing poor lighting

  The sheltered housing facility lighting is too dim. There are several light bulbs that are not functioning properly, and there are not enough light fixtures for the size of the building. The inspectors had to use a flashlight on many occasions to better see the facility and animals. Proper lighting is important for the daily observation of the animals, to ensure proper cleaning, and to facilitate the inspection process. The licensee must ensure that all facilities are well-lit to aid in maintaining good housekeeping practices, adequate cleaning, inspection of the animals, and for the animal's well-being. To be corrected by November 9, 2014.

• Self-feeders with grime buildup

  In the sheltered housing facility, the inside of a majority of the self-feeders have a brownish-black grime buildup that indicates they are not being cleaned and sanitized often enough. Proper cleaning and sanitization of feeders kills disease pathogens that could affect the animal's health. The licensee must ensure that all food receptacles are kept clean and are sanitized at least once every two weeks with a method prescribed in paragraph (b) (3) of this section, or as often as necessary to prevent a buildup of grime, debris, food waste, excreta, and other disease hazards. To be corrected by October 11, 2014.

• Primary enclosure surfaces not sanitized

  All hard surfaces of the primary enclosures in the facility are not being sanitized often enough. The licensee stated that it is sanitized with detergents approximately once a month. Sanitization of all hard surfaces in contact with the animals is important to kill pathogens and reduce disease hazards. The licensee must ensure that all hard surfaces of primary enclosures and food and water receptacles are sanitized using either live steam under pressure, using hot water of at least 180 degrees Fahrenheit (82.2 degrees Celsius) and soap or detergent, or washing with detergent solutions and disinfectants or other products that accomplish the same purpose, with a thorough cleaning of the surfaces to remove all organic material and mineral buildup and to provide sanitization followed by a clean water rinse. To be corrected by October 11, 2014.

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