S.L. 439.16 Art. 9Health.

(1) All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the outbreak and spread of diseases. No animal which is suffering from, or could reasonably be suspected of having come into contact with any other animal suffering from, any infectious or contagious disease, or which is infested with parasites, shall be brought into or kept in the pet shop unless effectively isolated.

(2) Animal enclosures shall be cleaned regularly to maintain good hygienic standards. All animal enclosures, corridors, adjacent area and equipment must be thoroughly and regularly disinfected with a relevant method and frequency. Animal enclosures shall allow easy inspection of animals and where animals are housed in cages, the cages shall be placed in a way that the floor of the top cage is easily visible.

(3) Ill or injured animals shall receive appropriate care and treatment without delay and a veterinary surgeon shall be consulted as necessary.

(4) Facilities for isolating ill or injured animals shall be made available.

(5) A first aid kit for use on animals shall be kept and stocked in the pet shop at all times. Advice from a veterinarian is to be sought for the contents of this kit where applicable.

(6) Pet shops shall have a named warranted veterinarian in accordance with regulation 3(3) as their primary source of veterinary advice and treatment and keep a list of available veterinary surgeons on the premises.

(7) Excreta and soiled bedding shall be collected and stored in impervious containers with close-fitting lids away from direct sunlight, insofar as any other means of disposal is not available.

(8) Excreta and soiled bedding shall be removed from the premises at least twice a week. Such material has to be disposed of in a manner in compliance with relative legislation.

(9) All necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent pests in the pet shop. Substances used for the prevention of pests shall not harm or injure animals kept within the pet shop.

(10) Products and substances offered for sale, such as feeding equipment, accessories or other products and materials or substances presenting a threat to the health and welfare of any animal shall be kept in a safe manner and in any case stored away from animals.

(11) Food and water vessels shall be provided and disinfected after each meal. Any discarded food residue shall be laid aside and disposed of where applicable.