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* Two Saint Bernard dogs have open wounds, with flies, on their noses. Both dogs, an approximately nine year old female (not identified) named (cid:28)Freckles(cid:29) and an approximately four year old female (not identified) named (cid:28)Beckles(cid:29) have open wounds on their muzzles, right before the wet hairless surface around the nostrils. The wounds are raw, moist, pink in color with areas of bright red color. These wounds can be painful and irritating for the dogs. Although the owner mentioned that they purchased a product to treat the wounds from the feed store, there was no documentation or communication with a veterinarian about an appropriate medication and treatment plan. The kennel operator may have to move these dogs into an area that is free from flies until the healing is complete. The owner must have these two dogs examined by a veterinarian to help get these open wounds healed, set up a program of treatment for both dogs and administer the appropriate medication. The kennel operator must provide a treatment record and or record of consultation with the veterinarian upon request during the next inspection. Proper treatment will minimize the pain and irritation for the dogs. To be corrected by, 22-August-2014.

* The APHIS form 7005 (Dogs on Hand) is incomplete and inaccurate. Block A. does not contain the identification of the dogs listed. Block I. does not have complete addresses for eight dogs from where they were purchased or acquired. Complete and accurate records must be kept in order to ensure that each animal's identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate tracking/tracing of dogs. To be corrected by, 15-September-2014.

* Three dog doorways, inside the old kennel building, housing eight adult dogs, have an excessive accumulation of brown grime on the surfaces around the doorways. * The whelping enclosure, housing three adult dogs and 21 puppies, has an excessive accumulation of soiled straw and waste on the floor. The soiled straw is moist in areas and mixed with waste. * The north end enclosure for the new kennel, housing one adult dog, has an accumulation brown grime on walls of the enclosure. These mentioned surfaces indicate that daily spot-cleaning is not happening. Without proper cleaning and sanitization of the surfaces, this can increase the disease potential for the dogs. All surfaces must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized as often as necessary. This will prevent an accumulation of waste and reduce the disease hazards for the dogs.

* There were numerous flies around all the enclosures that housed the dogs. Two Saint Bernards had open wounds with several flies on and around the wounds. There was no fly prevention for the flies. The flies can irritate the dogs and cause open wounds on the dogs. A fly prevention program is needed to protect health and well-being of the 25 adult dogs and 28 puppies from the flies. To be corrected by, 26-August-2014. This inspection and exit interview was conducted with the facility representative. This inspection report will be sent both regular and certified mail. Additional Inspectors Thornton Karl, Animal Care Inspector