Shawn Evans – Buffalo, MO

September 10, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-3938

67 dogs recorded (46 adults · 21 puppies).

• English Bulldog with eye discharge

  (b) Each dealer or exhibitor shall establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care that include: (2) The use of appropriate methods: ***In the whelping facility, there was an adult female English Bulldog identified as Marlee #075-856-785 that had a thick yellowish matter covering approximately half of the left eye and a third of the right eye. A darker brown, crusty substance was stuck in the top eyelashes of both eyes. The dog was observed rubbing her eyes on the gate of the enclosure. This dog whelped on 9/2/14 and that is when the condition began according to the facility representative, treatment for this dog had been started at that time and instructions were written for general eye issues by the veterinarian in the medical log book. Upon review of the medical instructions, it stated to use medication for non-specific eye injuries or conditions and have vet check if not improved in 48 hours. The facility representative stated that this is normal presentation for this animal each time she has puppies and it goes away with treatment. A veterinarian had not been contacted concerning the continuation of the eye discharge. Eye discharge can occur due to infection, allergies, injury, irritation or other medical conditions that could be painful. The licensee must contact a licensed veterinarian to ensure appropriate treatment is provided for the continuation of this condition and assure adequate veterinary care is provided as required. To be corrected by September 10, 2014.

• Doors and enclosures grimy

  (c) Surfaces--(3) Cleaning. ***In the sheltered facilities, there were at least eight hinged doors and doorways that had a buildup of dirt and grime. There were two enclosures that had not contained dogs for approximately three weeks. These two enclosures had not been cleaned and were next to an enclosure containing two weaned puppies. The doorways, doors, corners, floors and walls had a buildup of dirt and grime. Cleaning of hard surfaces is essential for a healthy environment and reduces disease hazards by eliminating harboring places for diseases and pests. The licensee must assure that all surfaces in contact with the animals are spot cleaned daily and sanitized every two weeks or more often as required. To be corrected by September 24, 2014.

• Chewed, dirty food receptacles

  (b) Food receptacles ***In the sheltered facilities, there were at least nine food receptacles that had been chewed around the edges and had a buildup of food, dirt and grime stuck to them. The buildup of waste materials in and on the food receptacles increases the risks of disease hazards to the animals by providing a harboring place for diseases and pests. The licensee must clean or replace these food receptacles and assure that all food receptacles are cleaned and sanitized as required. To be corrected by September 24, 2014.

• Flies, mouse droppings, ants

  (d) Pest control. ***In and around the two adult sheltered facilities, there was a large amount of flies. In the middle sheltered facility mice droppings were observed behind the food and trash barrels and ants on the tile ledge. The facility representative stated that fly spray is used in the adult buildings according to the veterinarians instructions. Pests carry diseases which increases the risks of contamination to the dogs, water and food supply. The licensee must ensure that measures are taken to control pests in the facility and assure that an effective pest control program is provided as required. To be corrected by September 24, 2014.

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