Kan. Admin. Regs. § 9-18-17

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 24, June 13, 2024

Section 9-18-17 - Feeding and watering

(a)

(1) Each licensee shall meet the "adequate feeding" requirements as defined in K.S.A. 47-1701, and amendments thereto. Each licensee shall feed all animals as appropriate to species and age. All cats and dogs shall be fed at least once each day, unless restricted by written order by the attending veterinarian. The food shall be uncontaminated, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to maintain the normal condition and weight of the animal. The diet shall be appropriate for each animal's age and condition.

(2) Each licensee shall provide a sufficient number of food receptacles for animals, which shall meet the following requirements:

(A) Be easily accessible to all animals being fed;

(B) be located so as to minimize contamination by excreta and pests;

(C) be protected from rain and snow; and

(D) either be discarded after one use or be easily cleaned and sanitized.

(b) Each licensee shall meet the "adequate watering" requirements as defined in K.S.A. 47-1701, and amendments thereto. Drinkable water shall be supplied in a sanitary manner and in adequate amounts at intervals suitable for each animal's species and either continuously accessible to each animal or supplied to maintain the health and well-being of each animal. If water is not continuously accessible, then water shall be provided at least twice daily for at least one hour each time or more often as conditions warrant, unless restricted by written order of the attending veterinarian or not species-appropriate.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 9-18-17

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 47-1712; adopted by Kansas Register Volume 36, No. 44; effective 11/17/2017.