citation_inspection: 20647

A male Samoyed (Microchip # 151336624A) has a wound on the back left foot. The wound is approximately 1 inch long and is located along the top aspect of the foot. The hair around the wound appears wet and discolored with a red-brown tinged fluid. The area around the wound is mildly red and swollen. The dog does not appear to be limping. Untreated wounds can lead to further medical complications and can cause unnecessary pain and distress for the animal. The animal listed above must be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian in order to ensure that an accurate diagnosis is obtained and an appropriate treatment plan is developed and followed. This information, including the diagnosis, treatment and resolution of the condition, must be documented and made available to the inspector upon request. There is an opened, but nearly full, bag of Deccox (0.5% Decoquinate) located within the feed room. The licensee states that she places this medication on the feed for her dogs. The product is labeled for cattle and neither the product nor the program of veterinary care contain instructions for using this product on dogs. Improper use of veterinary drugs can be detrimental to the health of the animals. Medications not approved for use in dogs requires veterinary approval and oversight. The product, dose and route of administration should be documented and followed according to the veterinarians directions. The information on all medications used on the animals, including product, dose and route of administration, should be documented and made available to the inspectors upon request in order to ensure that the methods and drugs used to prevent, control, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries is appropriate.