Inspectors from the Tbilisi Department of the National Food Agency, alongside specialists from the Veterinary Control Division, have identified serious non-compliances during a recent state inspection of veterinary clinics across the capital.

According to the National Food Agency, out of 20 facilities inspected, violations were found in eight veterinary clinics: LLC “Akhali Veterinary Clinic”, individual entrepreneur D. S., LLC Veterinary Clinic “Vet.Art”, LLC “DTNB”, LLC “Zaravet”, LLC “Vetcenter Zooplaza”, individual entrepreneur T.Dz. (Bionika), and LLC “Vet. Hospital”.

“Two clinics were suspended due to inadequate sterilisation of instruments. Other breaches included failure to adhere to vaccine storage protocols, the use of unregistered, expired, and unsuitable pharmaceuticals, as well as operating without registration in the Register of Economic Activities. The business owners involved have been fined,” a spokesperson from the agency stated.

The National Food Agency continues to conduct ongoing oversight across veterinary clinics, pharmacies, and pet stores. This year alone, up to 1,500 facilities under veterinary jurisdiction are scheduled for inspection.

The agency urges consumers to report any violations by contacting the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture hotline at 1501.

“No message will go unanswered,” the statement affirms.