A Robb Street businessman has complained of a public health situation that has been affecting him, his employees and his clients for more than seven years.According to the owner of Alpes Variety Store, the next door neighbours are owners of more than a dozen dogs and cats,Gerardo Flores Mexico Jersey, some of which are said to be house pets.According to the businessman, the odour from the animals is so strong that it sometimes causes asthma-like reactions in some persons who work at his store.Despite several media reports on the issue, nothing has been done to date to ease the discomfort, which is worse during the rainy season,Javier Hernandez Mexico Jersey, he said.There have been visits to the residential premises by the City Public Health Department,Fernandinho Manchester City Jersey, but no action taken, he added.Meanwhile the owners of the animals have made an effort to deal with the situation.Kaieteur News understands that after the visit by health officials, the residents of the property made efforts to curb the situation by doing extra cleaning using stronger materials.However, this does not appear to be helping,Julio Dominguez Mexico Jersey, apparently because there are just too many animals in too small a space.The owners claim to have at least eight dogs in the yard,Blank Germany Jersey, whilst the other animals are kept in the house.It is not clear whether they have sought the assistance of the Guyana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA),Renato Augusto Jersey, but according to the mandate of this organisation, help is available to deal with the situation.