citation_inspection: 15524

* At least 7 dogs in the kennel had excessive hair matting. Several dogs had hair mats on the throat that were ropy, twisted, and stained with saliva and debris. Multiple dogs had dense mats of hair on their sides and hind legs. These mats were tight against the body and too dense to clearly visualize the underlying skin. Matted hair may cause pain or discomfort. to the animals, and can lead to underlying skin irritation and infection. In addition, matted coats do not provide complete protection against the elements. The licensee must remove the matted hair from all affected dogs within 10 days of this inspection. As part of the facility's program of veterinary care, the licensee must develop and follow a program of hair coat maintenance to ensure that animals are cleaned when their hair coats become soiled and that matted hair is removed on a regular basis.