Sarah Ann Mast – Windy Meadows Kennel

Male French bulldog (“Oscar”, tag #31) has a large area of swelling on the right side of the face. Physical inspection of the dog revealed a firm mass located within the swollen area of the face. The licensee had not noticed the condition of the dog’s face and the dog has not been evaluated by a licensed veterinarian. Facial swelling could cause pain and discomfort to the dog, as well as, indicate an underlying health condition. This dog must be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and to establish an effective treatment plan. The licensee must ensure that all dogs receive adequate veterinary care at all times. Correction date: End of business March 01, 2018

The vaccines for the dogs are not being stored at the proper temperature. The temperature inside the refrigerator containing the vaccines is 58 degrees F according to the inspector's Kestrel. The label on the vaccines state they are to be stored between 35-46 degrees F. Storing vaccines at an inappropriate temperature may interfere with their ability to be effective which could leave dogs without proper protection against serious and deadly diseases. Each dealer must use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must store the vaccines at the appropriate temperature and ensure that all other medical products are properly stored at all times in order to support the health of the dogs. To be corrected by: From this day forward

The Program of Veterinary Care is incomplete and the schedule for the physical examination of the dogs by the attending veterinarian is missing. Records indicate that the attending veterinarian conducted a visual examination of the adult dogs on June 02, 2022, but no records indicate that a physical examination has been performed. The licensee stated that the puppies are each physically examined before they are sold, but this plan is not documented. Failure to document the frequency of physical examinations may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Failure to have the dogs physically examined by the attending veterinarian at least once every 12 months may allow medical concerns to go unnoticed and the conditions could worsen. Each dealer must follow an appropriate program of veterinary care that is developed, documented in writing, and signed by the attending veterinarian and includes a complete physical examination from head to tail of each dog by the attending veterinarian not less than once every 12 months. The licensee must add the schedule for the physical examinations of the adult dogs and puppies to the program of veterinary care and ensure that each dog receives the physical examination in order to support their health and well-being. To be corrected by: The schedule of examinations must be documented by 14-March-2023. All dogs must receive the physical examination not less than once every 12 months from this day forward.

The Program of Veterinary Care is incomplete and the preventative care and treatment plans to ensure healthy and unmatted hair coats, properly trimmed nails, and clean and healthy eyes, ears, skin, and teeth is missing. Failure to document the preventative care and treatment plans may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Each dealer must follow an appropriate program of veterinary care that is developed, documented in writing, and signed by the attending veterinarian and includes the preventative care and treatment plans to ensure healthy and unmatted hair coats, properly trimmed nails, and clean and healthy eyes, ears, skin, and teeth. The licensee must add these missing plans to the Program of Veterinary Care to ensure the dogs are receiving adequate veterinary care. To be corrected by: 14-March-2023

The licensee had approximately a quarter of the kennel population tested for heartworm and intestinal parasites (fecals) in May or June of 2022. The identification of which dogs were tested is not documented in writing on a medical record. Failure to document the animal identification can interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine which medical record belongs to which animal and if adequate veterinary care is being provided. Each dealer shall keep copies of medical records that includes the identity of the animal, including identifying marks, tattoos, or tags on the animal and the animal’s breed, sex, and age. The licensee must ensure that all medical records contain the animal's identification along with all other required information. To be corrected by: From this day forward

The licensee had approximately a quarter of the kennel population tested for heartworm and intestinal parasites (fecals) in May or June of 2022. The results of the tests are not documented in writing on a medical record. Failure to document the results of the testing 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 include the results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended tests or examinations. The licensee must document the results of all heartworm and fecal testing and ensure that all medical records are complete and contain all the required information. To be corrected by: From this day forward

The vaccines for the dogs are not being stored at the proper temperature. The temperature inside the refrigerator containing the vaccines is 52 degrees F according to the inspector's Kestrel. The label on the vaccines state they are to be stored between 35-46 degrees F. Storing vaccines at an inappropriate temperature may interfere with their ability to be effective which could leave dogs without proper protection against serious and deadly diseases. Each dealer must use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must store the vaccines at the appropriate temperature and ensure that all other medical products are properly stored at all times in order to support the health of the dogs.