Bernita Berntsen & Carleen Berntsen & Joseph Bernsten – Berntsen's Kennel | Dog Breeder in Kansas

3.13(a) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
* Vaccinations and medications listed on the program of veterinary care (PVC) are not being completely followed. A completed written program of veterinary care is important for the care of the animals and ensures clear and accurate communication between the facility and the attending veterinarian. Any changes in vaccinations or medications must be communicated with the attending veterinarian. The licensee must follow an appropriate program of veterinary care for dogs that is developed, documented in writing, and signed by the attending veterinarian. Correct by 8/23/23. * The following vaccinations and medications that were given to four puppies born on 3/28/23 do not match what was listed on the PVC. 1) The PVC states that Distemper vaccination will be given at 4, 6 and 8 weeks of age. The medical records for this litter show that Distemper and parvo vaccinations were given at 6 and 8 weeks of age. There was no record of this vaccination being given at 4 weeks of age as directed in the PVC. 2) The PVC states that Parvovirus vaccination will be given at 4, 6 and 8 weeks of age. The medical records for this litter show that Parvovirus vaccination was given at 4 and 6 weeks of age but none was given at 8 weeks of age as directed by the PVC. 3) The PVC states that Bordetella vaccination will be given at 4 and 6 weeks of age. The medical records for this litter show that one Bordetella vaccination was given at 7 weeks of age as directed by the PVC. 4) The PVC states that Ivermectin (or pyrantel) will be given at 8 weeks of age. The medical records for this litter shows that Ivomectin was given at 4 and 6 weeks of age, but nothing was given at 8 weeks of age as directed by the PVC. 5) The PVC does not list “Albon/metro” as a treatment to be given for intestinal parasites for puppies. The medical records for this litter show that the puppies were treated with “Albon/metro” from 5/19/23 thru 5/23/23. 6) The PVC states that Pyrantel will be given at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks. The medical records show that Pyrantel was given at 2, 4 and 6 weeks but nothing was given at 8 weeks as directed by the PVC. ************************************************************************************* * The following vaccinations and medications were given to six puppies born on 3/29/23 do not match what was listed on the PVC. 1) The PVC states that distemper and parvo vaccinations will be given at 4, 6 and 8 weeks of age. The medical records for this litter show that Distemper and parvo vaccinations were given at 6 and 8 weeks of age. There was no record of this vaccination being given at 4 weeks of age as directed in the PVC. 2) The PVC states that Bordetella vaccination will be given at 4 and 6 weeks of age. The medical records for this litter show that one Bordetella vaccination was given at 7 weeks of age. 3) The PVC states that Ivermectin (or pyrantel) should be given at 8 weeks of age. The medical records for this litter shows that Ivomectin was given at 4 and 6 weeks of age but was not given at 8 weeks of age as directed in the PVC. 4) The PVC does not list “Albon/metro” as a treatment to be given for intestinal parasites for puppies. The medical records for this litter show that the puppies were treated with “Albon/metro” from 5/19/23 thru 5/23/23. ************************************************************************************* * The following vaccinations and medications were given to 10 puppies born on 4/1/23 do not match what was listed on the PVC. 1) The PVC states that Distemper vaccination will be given at 4, 6 and 8 weeks of age. The medical records for this litter showed that Distemper vaccination was given at 6 weeks of age. There is no record of this vaccination being given at 4 weeks of age as directed by the PVC. 2) The PVC states that Parvovirus vaccination will be given at 4, 6 and 8 weeks of age. The medical records for this litter show that Parvovirus vaccination was given at 4 and 6 weeks of age but none was given at 8 weeks of age as directed by the PVC. 3) The PVC states that Bordetella vaccination will be given at 4 and 6 weeks of age. The medical records for this litter show that one Bordetella vaccination was given at 7 weeks of age as directed by the PVC. 4) The PVC states that Ivomectin (or pyrantel) will be given at 8 weeks of age. The medical records for this litter shows that Ivermectin was given at 4 and 6 weeks of age, but nothing was given at 8 weeks of age as directed by the PVC. 5) The PVC does not list “Albon/metro” as a treatment to be given for intestinal parasites for puppies. The medical records for this litter show that the puppies were treated with “Albon/metro” from 5/19/23 thru 5/23/23. 6) The PVC states that Pyrantel will be given at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks. The medical records show that Pyrantel was given at 2, 4 and 6 weeks but nothing was given at 8 weeks as directed by the PVC. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. n

Bernita Berntsen Carleen Berntsen Joseph Bernsten