citation_inspection: 37750

Female Shih tzu (tag #479) is showing signs of severe heat stress including open mouth breathing, high rate of respiration, the tongue extending from the mouth beyond the teeth, and reddened skin. The dog was making a loud raspy noise when she breathed and appeared to be gasping for breath. The dog is also expressing other behaviors indicating she may be suffering from the ambient temperature such as laying sprawled across the floor and weak, unstable and uncoordinated movements especially in her hind end. The dog was located in an outdoor shelter and had difficulty exiting the shelter ultimately dragging her hind legs over the lip of the shelter entrance. Temperatures taken inside the shelter ranged from 91 degrees F to 93 degrees F with a heat index of 107 degrees F to 109 degrees F. The facility representative stated the dog had housed inside the sheltered building and moved to the outdoor enclosure that morning and the dog had not been unstable or had difficulty with her hind legs before. The facility representative was not aware of the dog's condition until the dog was found by the inspectors. Heat stress could be detrimental to the health of the dog and can even result in death. Female Cavalier spaniel (#492) has a large raw lesion on the inside of the right hind leg. The area is devoid of hair, is wet, and appears inflammed and slightly reddened. Other areas of skin irritation are located along the inside of the left leg with some hair loss and slight reddening of the skin. The hair around the affected areas is heavily matted, wet, tight to the skin and has thick dark colored material trapped in it. Heavily matted hair is also located along the length of the underside of the tail and has fresh and dried fecal material coating it. A greenish colored discharge is located on the lower eyelids. Both wet and dry discharge is attached to the hair of the lower eyelids and a small amount is attached to the interior section of the upper eyelids. Some straw was observed to be stuck in the discharge beneath the right eye. The dog also has long rope-like mats attached to both ears and the mats are solid and coated with a dried grey material. The facility representative was not aware of this dog's condition. Abnormal skin and eye conditions could cause pain and discomfort to the dog. Matted hair could also cause discomfort and pain and could also lead to further health issues. Female Cocker Spaniel (tag #309) has poor ear health and a matted hair coat. The inside of the left ear is moderately reddened, inflammed, and wet with a yellow liquid coating some of the ear's surfaces and attached from one surface to another. The hair around the underside of the ear is wet with a dark brown material coating it. Long ropes of matted hair are attached to the top of the dog's head and in front of the dog's left eye. The licensee was not aware of this dog's condition. Poor ear health could be painful to the dog and matted hair could also cause discomfort and pain to the animal as well as lead to further health issues. Female Pekingese (tag #460) has an abnormal skin condition and matted hair. Multiple lesions were identified across the dog's back in front of the tail head. The areas are hairless, slightly reddened and wet. One affected area appeared as a hole in the dog's back surrounded by heavily matted hair. The dog appeared sensitive and began to struggle only when the affected areas were gently inspected. Excessively matted hair is located along the backside of both hindlegs and tail. The hair is matted into large clumps. A large engorged tick is located on the dog's left ear and a small tick was located on the right side of the muzzle. The facility representative did not know what the treatment plan is for ticks and was not aware of the dog's condition. Abnormal skin conditions could cause pain and discomfort to the dog. Matted hair could also cause discomfort and pain and could also lead to further health issues. Ticks can transmit disease that can be detrimental to the health of the dog. Female Cavalier spaniel (tag #444) has an abnormal condition of the skin and eyes. On both sides of the dog along the top of the rib cage and back towards the hips are large hairless lesions. The lesions appear dark red in the center and lighter red around their edges. A small amount of dark brown scab-like material is located on the surface of the lesions. A hairless lesion is also on the surface of the right ear. The lesion is dark red in the center and lighter red along the edges. A section of dark brown scab-like material is located in the center of the lesion. Another lesion was found on top of the dog's head. The lesion is hairless, slightly reddened with scab-like material on the surface. Hair was seen in the dog's mouth attached to the upper right cheek teeth along the gum line. When the hair was removed it revealed fresh blood along the gum line. A greyish-white discharge is located on the lower eyelid of the left eye. Heavily matted hair is located on the backside of the dog's hindlegs and contains a large clump of dark brown fecal material. The facility representative is not aware of the condition of the dog. Abnormal skin and eye conditions could cause pain and discomfort to the dog. Matted hair could also cause discomfort and pain and could also lead to further health issues. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The above mentioned dogs must be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to develop an effective treatment plan. The licensee must provide adequate veterinary care to the dogs at all times. The facility representative had the dogs transported to a veterinarian at the time of the inspection. Female Shiba Inu (tag #360) has excessively long toenails on all four feet. The toenails splayed out sideways when the dog was standing on the flooring of the enclosure. The licensee and facility representative were unaware of the last time the dog had her nails trimmed and were not aware that the toenails were overgrown. Excessively long toenails could cause pain and discomfort as well as affect the dog's natural gait. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. This dog must have her toenails trimmed to an appropriate length and the licensee must ensure the plan to maintain properly trimmed toenails is effective. On June 2, 2021 the licensee had a prescription of Cephalexin and Rimadyl filled by the attending veterinarian for a dog named "Misty". Instructions for the Cephalexin were to give 1 pill twice daily for 14 days with 28 pills prescribed. On the day of the inspection, 23 Cephalexin pills were still remaining in the bottle. Instruction for the Rimadyl were to give 1 pill twice daily for 14 days with 14 pills prescribed. On the day of the inspection, 14 pills Rimadyl pills were still remaining in the bottle. Failure to follow treatment plans and give medications as prescribed could interfere with the dog's ability to recover from medical concerns and could lead to further health complications. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must fully and completely follow all treatment plans, including the giving of medications, at all times in order to ensure the dogs are receiving adequate veterinary care. The vaccines for the dogs are inappropriately stored. The temperature of the refrigerator containing the vaccines is 54 degrees F per the inspector's Kestrel. The following vaccines were found inside the refrigerator: Numerous containers of NeoPar Parvo virus vaccine which are to be stored between 35 to 45 degrees F. Numerous containers of Zoetis Canine Distemper-Adenovirus Type 2-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus which are to be stored between 35 to 45 degrees F. Numerous containers of NeoVac Canine Distemper-Adenovirus Type 2 which are to be stored between 35 to 45 degrees F. Numerous containers of Nobivac Canine Distemper-Adenovirus Type 2-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus which are to be stored between 35 to 46 degrees F. Numerous containers of Nobivac Canine Distemper-Parvovirus which are to be stored between 35-45 degrees F. Two containers of Nobivac Rabies vaccine which is to be stored between 35-46 degrees F. Failure to store vaccines at appropriate temperatures may interfere with their effectiveness resulting in an increased risk of disease. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must store all vaccines at the required temperatures to ensure that all dogs are receiving adequate veterinary care.