Hospitalization

(1) Inpatients shall be examined at least once daily by facility personnel. (2) Where appropriate, hospitalized animals shall be fed and watered at least once daily, and more frequently if required. (3) Wards shall be orderly, free of bad odors, have adequate ventilation and temperature control. (4) Cages or kennels shall have solid partitions and have a method for securely fastening them closed. (5) Pens and stalls shall be clean, orderly, free of objectionable odors and have adequate ventilation. (6) Pens and stalls shall be well lighted and have a method for securely fastening them closed.