citation_inspection: 15394

***In the sheltered facility, there was a male Boston Terrier identified as "Mister"- DOB 3/31/07, that had protruding shoulder, hip and spine bones. The flanks were sunken in so that the dog was extremely thin. This dog also had hair loss on the lateral sides of both front legs approximately two inches above the feet. These areas were bright pink with a few small scabbed areas and other areas that were raised and pinkish/clear as in the appearance of a blister. There was also hair loss (dime size) across the front paws, the back legs approximately four inches above the feet, the tail, spine and hip bones. He also had toenails that were long enough that they were beginning to turn the digits. The facility representative stated that this animal had been dewormed recently due to being thin, that the hair loss was from digging and he had not been examined by a licensed veterinarian. Bone protrusion and hair loss can be indications of a serious medical condition. Long toenails left unattended can turn the digits and cause discomfort, pain or lameness. ***In the outdoor facility, there was a male Shih Tzu identified as 00070C34D8 "Willie"- DOB 1/4/09 that had an unusual slow gait and slow movements. This male did not wag his tail and would walk just a few steps, then sit down. His eyelids appeared sluggish in that they were only open approximately 3/4 of normal size. His right eye had a thick clear drainage coming from the medial corner draining below the lower eyelid and he was blinking often. There were some wads of matted hair on his feet, chest and stomach areas. These areas were wet and dirty. The facility representative stated that "He is old and probably just wore himself out with that female." This animal had not been examined by a licensed veterinarian. Abnormal gaits or paces can be an indication of discomfort or pain. Drainage from the eyes and blinking can be an indication of discomfort, pain, infection or a serious medical condition. The licensee must have these animal evaluated for appropriate diagnosis and a treatment plan. The treatment plan must be followed. These animals must be seen by licensed veterinarian by close of business February 12, 2015. ***In the sheltered facility, there was a Poodle identified as 95600008678081, a Shih Tzu identified as 9549669000086 and a Shih Tzu identified as Midget that had ropey and wadded mats of hair on their feet, tails, chests, and stomach areas. These areas were wet, dirty and contained debris. Matted hair can cause pain and discomfort to the animal and does not provide the insulation for the animals as intended. The licensee must remove the matted hair from these animals by February 15, 2015. ***The most recent program of veterinary care was dated 12/9/13. The facility representative was unable to provide a medication sheet for the medications used in the facility. The instructions on the program of veterinary care states that Ivomec is to be administered 1cc/10lbs and when asked the facility representative stated that all dogs are given .8cc of Ivomec. Not following the program of veterinary care as directed by the veterinarian can harm the animals or leave them unprotected against sickness and disease. The licensee must have the program of veterinary updated and follow the instructions. ***In the ready to use medication area, there was a bottle Acepromazine Maleate. The facility representative stated that this medication is used to calm some of the dogs during grooming. There are no written instructions by a veterinarian on the use of this medication. This medication had an expiration date of 01/14. There was a bottle of Ivomec stored with a needle inserted into the rubber top, which provides an entry for contaminates into the medication. Medications that are expired, stored improperly or have no instructions of usage by a veterinarian, may not produce the desired result. The licensee must remove the out of date medications from the ready to use medication storage, store medications appropriately and consult a licensed veterinarian for proper instructions on the usage of all medications. The licensee must assure that all of the animals receive adequate veterinary care as required. To be corrected by February 15, 2015.