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* There was one 250 mg bottle containing Metronidazole tablets with an expiration date of 10/2014. This medication was intermingled with other products that are currently being used at the facility and are therefore ready for use. The effectiveness of the dosage level and expected results could be drastically changed or may not work as anticipated if the medication is administrated past the recorded expiration date. In addition, the usage of expired medications on regulated animals is not considered to be an acceptable veterinary practice. The licensee must ensure that all medications used at the facility have not gone past the recorded expiration date. Correct by 10/20/15. ********************************** * One bottle labeled as "strongent" wormer had no recorded expiration date on the label. This medication was intermingled with other products that are currently being used at the facility and are therefore ready for use. The expected results could be drastically changed or may not work as anticipated if the expiration date is unknown at time of usage. Medications must be labeled with accurate information to ensure that the contents are not used past the expiration date. The licensee must ensure that all medications used at the facility are labeled with an expiration date. Correct by 10/20/15.

* There are Certificates of Veterinary Inspection showing that the licensee shipped seven Basset Hounds on 4/12/15, three Basset Hounds on 4/26/15, six Basset Hounds on 6/19/15 and one Dachshund on 4/12/15. She did not have these breeds on her premises during the inspection or APHIS 7006 forms to show that they have left the premise since that time. These dogs are considered to have been brokered by the licensee with her B license status. The licensee had no documentation that these puppies were purchased from a USDA licensed breeder. The licensee did not have a written certification form from the breeder of these puppies on file stating where the puppies were born and raised and how many breeding females are possessed by the breeder. Proper record keeping is essential for tracking movement of animals and to facilitate the inspection process. The licensee shall not knowingly obtain dogs from any person who is not licensed without obtaining a written certification that the animals were born and raised on that person's premise and that this person does not maintain more than four breeding female dogs. The licensee must obtain and keep all signed certification statements on file and must be made available at the inspector's request. To be corrected from this date forward.

* An estimated three foot section of galvanized panel has protruding, sharp points extending upwards in one enclosure housing three dogs. Protruding, sharp points could injure the dogs. The licensee must ensure that all enclosure wires be free of sharp points that might injure the animals. Correct 10/20/15.

* The exterior wood edge surrounding the entry way to one enclosure is showing bare, deteriorated, and missing wood. Five puppies are in contact with the affected surface area located in sheltered housing. Bare, deteriorated wood surfaces cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized. Surfaces not maintained on a regular basis could lead to disease, health risks and potential unsanitary conditions. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces are maintained on a regular basis. Any surface that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized must be replaced when worn or soiled. Correct by 11/6/15.

* There is a mixture of dirt and grime collecting on the top cover and the interior of one food storage container. The nutritive value could be affected if the feed becomes contaminated. It can harbor bacteria and other disease causing agents that can affect the health and well-being of the dogs. The licensee must ensure that all supplies of food must be stored in a manner that protects the supplies from spoilage, contamination and vermin infestation. Correct by 10/20/15. * The facility inspection and verbal exit briefing done on 10/6/15 were conducted with the licensee, Dr. Margaret Shaver VMO and Robert Bacon ACI. * The exit briefing done on 10/13/15 were conducted with the licensee and Robert Bacon ACI. Additional Inspectors Shaver Margaret, Veterinary Medical Officer