Gayle Baker – Chapman Creek Kennel | Dog Breeder in Kansas

2.40(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
* One black and white adult female French Bulldog (microchip # 7E10331824) has a circular, hairless, and reddened in appearance superficial lesion approximately 1/2 inch in diameter above the left eye. The licensee stated the dog in an adjacent enclosure was coming into heat and she observed both dogs attempting to fight through the divider fence. The licensee started applying triple antibiotic ointment three times a day to the affected area. At the time of inspection, the attending veterinarian had not been consulted about this injury. Daily observation of animals may be accomplished by someone other than the attending veterinarian provided that any problems are conveyed to the attending veterinarian in a timely manner. Failure to communicate any medical condition whether it appears mild or serious, to the attending veterinarian, could result in improper treatment being provided to the animals. This could delay the healing process causing unnecessary pain, discomfort, or suffering, which can create a negative impact on the animal’s health and well- being. Direct and frequent communication with the attending veterinarian is required so that timely and accurate information on problems of animal health, behavior, and well-being are conveyed. The licensee must ensure that all animals showing signs of potential medical problems are evaluated in a timely manner by a veterinarian as part of the facility’s program of adequate veterinary care. Correct by 8/9/24.

3.13(a)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
* The USDA Program of Veterinary Care form 7002 A was incomplete for 18 adult dogs. Under the parasite control program sampling plan for Blood Parasites no numbers or percentage of dogs that would be tested had been recorded. When the program of veterinary care is missing information on the sample size that will be tested for heartworms at the facility, it is not considered to be adequate veterinary care. Testing for blood parasites is an important element in evaluating the health and wellbeing of the dogs. A complete program of veterinary care includes a parasite testing schedule for an appropriate number of dogs. This schedule must be approved by the attending veterinarian. Correct by 9/2/24.

3.13(a)(4) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
* The USDA Program of Veterinary Care form 7002 A was incomplete for 18 dogs. Under section C “Preventive Care and Treatment Plan” all schedules are recorded as “Monitored Monthly”. This is not a complete description of what will be provided to the dogs. When the program of vet care is missing information, it is not considered to be adequate veterinary care. Each block under section C must have a more through description of what care will be provided to the dogs. This must include routine maintance and when the attending veterinarian will be consulted for guidance. The licensee must consult with the attending veterinarian to develop an appropriate preventative care and treatment program. Correct by 9/2/24

3.13(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
* Incomplete medical records were being maintained for one black and white adult female French Bulldog (Microchip # 7E10331824). The licensee stated that around July 26th this dog was involved in a fight, and they had been applying triple antibiotic ointment three times a day to the affected area since the fight occured. This injury and treatment provided were not being recorded in this animal’s medical record. Medical records must document all health conditions, any communication with a veterinarian and any treatment administered. Copies of all medical records must be maintained by the licensee and made available for APHIS inspection. These records must include all problems identified, the date and a description of the problem, examination findings, test results, plan for treatment and care, and treatment procedures performed, when appropriate. To be corrected from 8/2/24 forward. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n