citation_inspection: 35247

A female Golden Retriever dog named “Micky” (Microchip #5168) has inflamed ears with discharge present. The left ear is noticeably inflamed when further inspected and the ear contains large amount of dark discharge. The ear canal cannot be seen or accessed due to the severe inflammation. In the ear canal there are scabs present and adjacent to the ear canal there is an area of reddened skin. The right ear is reddened and contains dark discharge and scabs are seen in the ear canal. The appearance of the ears is consistent with a chronic condition that has been occurring for an extended period of time. There is also evidence the animal has been scratching the area. The back side of both ears are also being affected by mild hair matting. The licensee was not aware of the condition of the ears and was not treating it. A female Golden Doodle dog named “Tootsie” (Microchip #1412) has dark discharge in both ears. The ears are reddened and contain dark discharge with scabs in the ear canal. The ears also show evidence that the animal has been scratching the area. The licensee was not aware of the condition of the ears and was not treating it. Inflamed ears with discharge can be a sign of infection and can cause pain and discomfort for the animal. Failure to identify problems of animal health can lead to delays in providing proper care to animals resulting in worsening of their condition. Each dealer or exhibitor shall establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care that include the use of appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries, and the availability of emergency, weekend and holiday care. Ensure that problems with animal health, behavior, and well-being are identified and conveyed to the attending veterinarian in a timely manner. Correct by contacting a veterinarian for assessment and following their treatment plan. Correct by 03-May-2023.