Gaylon Taylor & Sherri Taylor – Taylor Pups | Dog Broker in Oklahoma

2.40(b)(2) (Direct) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
A grey male French Bulldog (chip# 49401) had thickened skin in his ears closing his ear canals. He has a reddened abscess between his digits on his front right foot and an active open abscess between his digits on his rear right foot exuding a discharge causing the skin and hair in the affected area to be wet. Both abscesses are causing him to splay his feet while walking. Documentation provided shows the veterinarian identified “an abscess” during a vet visit on June 29, 2023, but the dog didn’t start treatment until July 7, 2023, after the inspection. A nine-month-old female black Chihuahua and Dachshund mix (chip# 24329) has an abnormal skin condition. There is hair loss around both eyes and the skin appears dry, crusty, flaky and irritated. The licensee stated the veterinarian shaved part of the dog’s neck to expose irritated skin. The exposed skin is reddened and contains numerous small bumps. Several of these bumps have split open revealing raw tissue beneath. Documentation provided shows the veterinarian identified “an abscess on the belly” during a vet visit on June 29, 2023, but the dog didn’t start treatment until July 7, 2023, after the inspection. Hair loss was not addressed by the veterinarian. A female cream toy poodle (chip# 33723) has an abnormal condition of the right and left eyes. Both eyes have a thickened substance that’s sticking to the dog’s eye and coat. The licensee stated she has been putting olive oil on the dog’s eyes. I asked the licensee about treatment, and she stated the vet didn’t recommend eye drops. Documentation provided shows the veterinarian identified “KCS” during a vet visit on June 29, 2023, but the dog didn’t start treatment until July 7, 2023, after the inspection. A black and white female French Bulldog has hair loss all over her body. The skin appears dry, crusty, flaky, reddened, and irritated. Inflammation of the skin is located around the face, chest, abdominal area, back, front legs, back legs, and tail. The licensee stated she gives the dog a bath occasionally with a fungal shampoo. The licensee showed the inspector a bottle of a brown thick substance without a label. Documentation provided shows the veterinarian examined a dog with a similar color and identified the dog as having demodectic mange on June 29, 2023. The veterinarian only recommended the dog be spayed and removed from the kennel. A grey female Shih Tzu (chip# 70016) has a severely matted hair coat. Matted hair is located along the entire length of the backend and the hindlegs. The mats are interwoven together to form large sections of matted hair which are thick and held tightly against the skin. The skin is reddened, oily, and irritated. Large clumps of grey colored tightly matted hair are attached to the top of both hind feet. Documentation provided shows the veterinarian didn’t identify any issues with the dogs during the vet visit on June 29, 2023. Severely matted hair coats could cause pain and discomfort to the animal as well as lead to further health issues. A female fawn French Bulldog (chip# 50841) has hair loss around the right side of the neck and the left elbow. The skin appears dry, crusty, flaky, reddened, and irritated. The licensee stated she gives the dog a bath occasionally with a fungal shampoo. The licensee showed the inspector a bottle of a brown thick substance without a label. Documentation provided shows the veterinarian identified “the skin needs treatment and a double eye entropion” during a vet visit on June 29, 2023. No additional treatment recommended beyond the bathing that is already being done. A female fawn French Bulldog (chip# 50736) has hair loss all over it’s body. The hair loss is on the dog’s muzzle, top of the dog’s head, inside the dog’s ears, on the dogs front and hind legs from shoulders to toes. The dog’s right hind foot has hair loss and red thickened skin. The skin appears dry, crusty, flaky, reddened, and irritated. The licensee stated she gives the dog a bath occasionally with a fungal shampoo. The licensee showed the inspector a bottle of a brown thick substance without a label. Documentation provided shows the veterinarian identified “a fungal infection” during a vet visit on June 29, 2023, but the dog didn’t start treatment until July 7, 2023, after the inspection. Each dealer must use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. The licensee must have all the matted hair removed from this dog’s hair coat. The licensee must ensure that the hair coats of all dogs remain free of matted hair at all times in order to support their health and well-being. Poor dental health and abnormal skin and leg conditions could cause pain and discomfort to the animal as well as lead to further health issues. The licensee must provide adequate veterinary care at all times. The dogs need to be re-evaluated by a veterinarian by July 19, 2023

3.3(b) (Non-Critical) – Sheltered housing facilities.
The kennel, housing 76 adults and 2 puppies, had a strong ammonia odor once the inspector opened the door to go inside. An ammonia odor became more intense towards the outer dog run portion. All odors can cause irritation to the dogs eyes and airway passages. The enclosed or sheltered part of the sheltered housing facilities for dogs must be sufficiently ventilated when dogs are present to provide for their health and well-being, and to minimize odors, drafts, ammonia levels, and moisture condensation. The licensee stated they turn on the ventilation for 15 minutes every 2-3 hours. The inspector stated the ammonia levels at the time of the inspection were unacceptable. The licensee turned on the ventilation which minimized the ammonia odor, but the sheltered temperature then raised above 90 degrees. The licensee needs to provide more ventilation in the facility to reduce the ammonia levels. The licensee must develop and maintain a program that will ensure proper ventilation is provided at all times. Correct by July 17, 2023

3.6(a)(2)(i) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
At the time of the inspection the wire of a primary enclosure holding two adolescent dogs was broken. Both dogs were able to put their head through the wire with the sharp points of the wire almost penetrating one of the dog’s eye. Surfaces of housing facilities must be free of jagged edges and sharp points. The licensee must remove the sharp points of the screws to eliminate the risk of injury to the animals. The licensee must ensure that all enclosures are free of any sharp points and jagged edges at all times. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. Additional Inspectors: BRITTANY LIGHT, ANIMAL CARE INSPECTOR n

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