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A Horrible Hundred 2013: Problem Puppy Mills In The United States, The Humane Society Of The United States
A Horrible Hundred 2013: Problem Puppy Mills In The United States, The Humane Society Of The United States
PUPPY MILL INFORMATION
This report is a list of some of the nation’s dog breeding kennels that are of high concern to The HSUS due to repeated problems with animal health or animal care. It is not a list of all puppy mills, nor a list of all problematic facilities. The list does not include other problematic puppy mill dealers, such as brokers and pet stores, unless the operators are also breeding dogs.
Veterinary Problems In Puppy Mill Dogs, The Humane Society Of The United States
Veterinary Problems In Puppy Mill Dogs, The Humane Society Of The United States
PUPPY MILL REPORTS
Dogs in puppy mills often suffer from an array of painful and potentially life-shortening veterinary problems due to overcrowded, unsanitary conditions and the lack of proper oversight or veterinary care. Conditions common to puppy mills, such as the use of stacked, wire cages to house more animals than a given space should reasonably hold, as well as constant exposure to the feces and urine of other dogs, make it difficult for dogs to avoid exposure to common parasites and infectious diseases. In addition, a lack of regular, preventive veterinary care, clean food and water, basic cleaning and grooming, and careful …