Peggy A Shaw – Wilber, NE

A female, grey and white, Chinese Crested dog (ID number 933000320376107) was constantly squinting its’ right eye. The eye had a greenish discharge that the licensee wiped away prior to photo/video documentation. The center part of eye was blueish and hazy. Closer examination revealed some reddish crusty material in the hair around the right eye The white of the eye is mildly reddened. There was excessive discharge from eye causing the hair around the eye to be wet. I asked the licensee when the last time the eye was treat. The licensee stated, that their veterinary tech. treated the eye two to four weeks ago. The licensee stated, the Attending Veterinarian saw this dog and had documentation. However, there was no documentation provided upon request. The licensee mentioned, this dog eye gets infected every time she cycles because of her hormones. Conditions of the eyes can be due to infections, allergies, injury, irritation, or other medical conditions that could be painful. Due to the ongoing condition of the right eye, the licensee must have this dog evaluated by a veterinarian for veterinary care and appropriate treatment plan. The outcome of this consultation must be documented and provided to the inspector upon request. The licensee must ensure that all animals always receive adequate veterinary care. To be corrected by 19-June-2023.

The end enclosure on the west side of the Main Kennel building has paneling along the bottom of where the front paneling and ground meet. This paneling is used to prevent the four adult Pomeranians from digging out. This panel has approximately 1-inch-long protruding points where it was cut. These protruding points were sharp when touched and were somewhat slanted upward into the enclosure. These points could be easily accessed by the dogs from their head to feet thus, possibly causing injury the dogs. For the prevention of injury to the dogs, all enclosures must be free of sharp edges and protruding sharp points. To be corrected by, 20-June-2023.

Several enclosures in the whelping building housing a total of 32 puppies had plastic slated flooring with openings. The puppy’s feet passed through the openings in the plastic flooring when walking/running across this flooring in a normal range of motion. One enclosure, the four puppies were reluctant to move off a 12-inch by 12-inch grey plastic mat. This is due to their feet passing through the openings in the slated plastic flooring. Flooring that allows the feet of the dogs to pass through can affect the animals' gait and or cause injury with a foot getting stuck in the opening. For the prevention of injury, development of abnormal gait and the health and well-being of the puppies, all enclosures with flooring that has openings must not allow the dogs’ feet to pass through the openings. To be corrected by, 20-June-2023.

A female, Miniature Pinscher (ID # 933041000002684) was seen squinting with a glob of whitish colored discharge in the outer corner of the right eye. Under the glob of discharge the eyelid appeared slightly crusted over. Upon examination of the eye an indentation (approximate size the tip of a ballpoint pen) was observed. … The toenails on the dog's feet were long with at least one of them curving around causing the toe to splay to the side while walking.

* The following medication was past the labeled expiration date: Metronidazole Tablets 250 mg August 2022. This medication was intermingled with other products that are currently being used at the facility (110 dogs) and therefore was ready for use.