citation_inspection: 8179

The Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) states that adults would be tested randomly when presented to the hospital or 10 adult dogs would be tested randomly. When asked for this documentation, the licensee presented six heartworm tests that had been preformed. This does not satisfy the heartworm sampling requirements stated in the PVC. The PVC also does not state a sampling requirement for other parasites including intestinal parasites. Inadequate plans for sampling of parasites is a human health hazard for the purchasers of the puppies and for the other dogs in the facility. The licensee must have and follow a sampling and treatment plan for parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian.