Ivan Miller | Dog Breeder in Ohio

3.13(a)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The facility is not following the Program of Vet Care (PVC) for the sampling of parasites. The PVC prescribes for the facility to check 10% of the animals in the kennel annually for intestinal parasites, and 25% of the animals over 6 months of age for heartworm testing, annually. The USDA inspector called the office of the Attending Veterinarian which confirmed no fecal or heartworm sampling has been performed for this facility in 2024 or 2025. Additionally, the PVC was not followed for a litter of Cavalier puppies born on 5/12/25. The PVC prescribes for the distemper vaccination to be administered to puppies at 5 and 7 weeks of age (under Option 4 of the PVC). These 4 puppies did not receive a distemper vaccine before their disposition date at 8 weeks old. Parasites and communicable diseases such as distemper virus are hazards to dogs and puppies and may result in stress, discomfort, general unwellness, or even death if contracted and not treated. Routine sampling of internal parasites and preventative care in the form of vaccination for contagious diseases are methods used by veterinarians to be able to provide early detection or early protection against these disorders. Each dealer must follow an appropriate PVC for dogs which addresses the requirements for adequate veterinary care for contagious diseases and sampling and treatment of parasites. Correct by ensuring the PVC is followed for vaccinations and fecal and heartworm sampling. Correct by: September 21, 2025.

3.13(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The facility did not create adequate medical records for 3 litters of puppies (13 puppies in total) born in 2025. The facility uses a vaccine called Nobivac Canine DAPPv + Cv. This vaccine consists of two vials: a liquid portion, the Cv (coronavirus vaccine) which is meant to be used to reconstitute the powder in the second vial, the DAPPv (Distemper- Adenovirus-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus vaccine). Each vial has a removable label that can be affixed to a medical record for documentation purposes. When creating such a medical record, the facility only retained and used the labeling from the Cv vial and did not include any of the information from the DAPPv vial. The result is that it would appear the puppies in these litters did not receive the vaccinations contained in the DAPPv vaccine. These vaccines protect against highly contagious and potentially deadly viruses, distemper and parvovirus, which are required by the Animal Welfare Act and the Program of Vet Care. It is important for medical records to be accurate so that the complete vaccine status of a puppy is understood. Complete records also allow USDA inspectors to ensure that facilities are appropriately following the Program of Vet Care as outlined by their Attending Veterinarian. Correct by ensuring that the facility makes and retains complete medical records which can be made available for USDA inspection, and which include the names of all vaccines and treatments administered and the dates of administration. Correct by: September 10, 2025. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representatives. n