Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 9 - ANIMAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Article 18 - ANIMAL FACILITY INSPECTION PROGRAM-LICENSE AND REGISTRATION FEES
Section 9-18-17 - Feeding and watering
Universal Citation: KS Admin Regs 9-18-17
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 39, September 26, 2024
(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.
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