Sylvia Yoder

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Expired drugs were found in the facility. A bottle of Oxytocin was found with an expiration date of November 2022 and a bottle of Toltrazuril had an expiration date of January 2023. The use of expired drugs may have reduced effectiveness or cause harmful effects to the animals. Each dealer shall establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care that includes the use of appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The facility must ensure medications and supplements are not expired. Correct by April 25, 2023.

2.75(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
The record of acquisition APHIS Form 7005 is not complete. The APHIS form 7005 did not include the address, the vehicle license number and State, or the driver’s license number(or photographic identification card for non-drivers issued by a State) and State of the person from whom a dog was obtained. Accurate and complete records are essential for proper traceability of the regulated animals by inspectors and for the proper management of the regulated animals at a facility and those being brokered, acquired, held, and sold. Each dealer, other than operators of auction sales and brokers to whom animals are consigned, and each exhibitor shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the information concerning each dog purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold or otherwise disposed of by that dealer or exhibitor. The record shall include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control. The licensee must make, keep, and maintain records which fully and correctly disclose the required information. Correct by May 1, 2023.

2.75(a)(2) (Non-Critical) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
The licensee was unable to provide APHIS 7006 disposition records at the time of inspection. The lack of records during inspections does not allow for proper traceability of the regulated animals by inspectors. Complete records are needed for proper management of the regulated animals at a facility and those being brokered, acquired, held, and sold. Each dealer and exhibitor shall use Record of Acquisition and Dogs and Cats on Hand (APHIS Form 7005) and Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats (APHIS Form 7006) to make, keep, and maintain the information required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section. Correct by ensuring the APHIS form 7006 forms are being used for all dispositions. Correct by April 25, 2023

3.1(c)(2) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
Surfaces are not being maintained on a regular basis. Excessive chew damage is present on surfaces of an enclosure housing one adult dog. The frame around the door between the indoor/outdoor areas has chew damage. Chew damage cannot be properly sanitized and can create sharp points that can cause injury to the animals. An enclosure contains carpet that is in disrepair with frayed edges. The enclosure housing one adult dog and 6 puppies has a carpet that is torn and damaged. Frayed edges can be injurious to the regulated animal as they could ingest the material or could cause entrapment. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis. Surfaces of housing facilities—including houses, dens, and other furniture-type fixtures and objects within the facility—that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized, must be replaced when worn or soiled. Correct by ensuring that all surfaces are maintained or replaced when worn or soiled. Correct by May 8, 2023.

3.6(a)(2)(ii) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
Enclosures are not protecting animals from injury. Exposed electrical cords for heating pads are in two enclosures both housing one adult dog and 6 puppies. The dogs have access to the electrical cords and could be injured as they could chew on the cord, ingest the cord, or become entangled. Primary enclosures must be constructed and maintained so that they protect the dogs from injury. Correct by ensuring that the enclosures protect the animals from injury. Correct by May 1, 2023.

3.13(a)(4) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The written Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) for dogs is missing required elements. The PVC does not include preventative care and treatment plan to maintain healthy and unmatted hair coats, properly trimmed nails, and clean and healthy eyes, ears, skin, and teeth. Basic maintenance and preventative care of all dogs must be included in the PVC to ensure all animals are being evaluated on a routine basis for potential signs of illness or disease. Animals not receiving routine preventative care and maintenance are more likely to develop preventable conditions including severe matting and skin infections, dental disease, overgrown nails, and eye and ear infections. Correct by ensuring the PVC for dogs addresses the preventative care and treatment of all dogs to ensure healthy and unmatted hair coats, properly trimmed nails, and clean and healthy eyes, ears, skin and teeth. Correct by May 1, 2023.

3.13(b)(4) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The licensee was unable to provide documentation for the results of several fecal and heartworm screening tests. Records indicate that two fecal screening tests and four heartworm screening tests for adult dogs were performed but no results were found. Failure to document screening test results may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the dogs are receiving adequate veterinary care. Medical records must be maintained and include the dates and findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended test or examination. Correct by documenting the results of all testing and ensure that records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by May 1, 2023 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

2.40(b)(2) (Direct [REPEAT]) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
An adult female Shetland Sheepdog “Nilla” (microchip 985112011766695) has severe dental disease. A heavy buildup of thick brown material was seen covering most of the teeth on both sides. The gums were bright red and severely swollen along the gumlines on both sides of the mouth with the redness and swelling worse on the right side. Additionally, discharge is seen on the right side at the base of a lower molar. Heavy buildup on the teeth with redness, swelling and discharge can be signs of dental problems and can cause infection, pain, and discomfort to the animal. Failure to provide veterinary care when needed can result in prolonged suffering and worsening of the condition of the animal. Licensees must ensure that they establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care, including the use of appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. When animals are identified with injuries or illness, they must seek care by their veterinarian to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases. Correct by ensuring that the animal listed above is examined and treated by a licensed veterinarian, also ensure all animals are provided with adequate veterinary care. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.13(b)(4) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The licensee was unable to provide documentation for the results of a fecal test for a 5-year-old female Miniature Golden Doodle (#9261). Records indicate that a fecal screening test was performed on March 20, 2024 but no results were found. Failure to document screening test results may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Medical records must be maintained and include the dates and findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended test or examination. Correct by documenting the results of all testing and ensure that records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by 19-JULY-2024. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the Licensee. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).