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2.40 (b)(2) A white, adult female Chihuahua ID # 0A01474835 had a haunched posture and walked with her back legs close together in a tucked position. The kennel staff stated that the dog had looked that way for approximately two months and that she had alerted the licensee to the unusual behavior but no action was taken. During further evaluation of the animal it was evident that the rear section of her mammary area was enlarged. In addition the left rear section had golf ball size mass. The kennel staff stated that the dog was not bred and had not had puppies recently. Abnormal behavior, altered posture and swollen tissue indicate the animal may have a medical condition and/or is in pain. The licensee shall ensure all animals receive adequate veterinary care. The licensee shall obtain a written diagnosis and treatment plan from a licensed veterinarian within 48 hours and provide care as prescribed. ** This NCI was identified during the inspection and the licensee was notified that the animal would need to be seen by a vet within 48 hours. There were two dogs at the facility with matted unkempt hair coats. The gray and white male ID # 0A01451969 had long facial hair that covered his eyes. He had large mats covering his body with tight matting on his legs. The white female poodle ID # 0A01473961 also had dangling mats from his face and body with tight matting on his rear legs. Matted hair and unkempt hair coats can effect the dogs vision, cause discomfort and itching and may lead to serious skin conditions, The licensee shall provide adequate veterinary care which includes routine grooming and hair coat maintenance. A proactive approach should be taken so that mats do not form.

3.1 (e) Storage There were roaches living inside the gray plastic tote used to store adult dog food. The licensee had a lid on the tote however, roaches were able to fit through the space in between the lid and tote. Roaches can spread disease and have contaminated the food intended for the adult dogs at the facility. The licensee shall ensure all open supplies of food are kept in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids to prevent contamination and spoilage. TO BE CORRECTED BY: 8/18/2014

3.11 (d) Pest control There were roaches crawling along the walls of the indoor portion of the whelping facility.There were also roaches inside the plastic tote containing adult dog food. Pests such as roaches can contaminate food and spread disease. The licensee shall incorporate an effective pest control method to remove the roaches from the facility. TO BE CORRECTED BY: 8/29/14 This inspection was conducted with the licensee and kennel staff. An attempt was made to deliver the report on the morning of 8/15/14 however, the licensee was not available. An exit briefing was conducted with the licensee both at the close of the inspection and during the report delivery on 8/18/14.