citation_inspection: 19348

The facility employs a veterinarian under part-time or consulting arrangements. The written program of veterinary care does not give guidance on the two cavy that are present. Written veterinary guidance for the care and well being of the various species at the facility has not been provided by the owner. Animals may be mishandled and mistreated without current applicable guidelines for their care and treatment. For example, two Patagonian cavies died last December at the facility when they were housed outdoors without a heated nest box. Each exhibitor shall employ an attending veterinarian under formal arrangements, which shall include a written program of veterinary care in the case of a part-time or consulting veterinarian. A written program of veterinary care, including appropriate guidance for each species at the facility, must be documented and implemented.