citation_inspection: 37779

Female Boston terrier (#270) had a c-section and was then returned to the veterinarian at a later date for additional treatment. The licensee was able to present an itemized bill from the attending veterinarian showing all the procedures done for the dog. The documents did not contain the dog's identity, breed, sex, age, or tag number. Failure to provide information concerning the identity of the animal on medical records does not allow APHIS officials to determine which dog the medical record belongs to and interferes in the inspector's ability to determine if the animal has received adequate veterinary care. Each dealer shall make and keep medical records for dogs that include the identity of the animal, including identifying marks, tattoos, or tags on the animal and the animal’s breed, sex, and age. The licensee must ensure that all medical records contain the identification of the dog in order to allow APHIS officials to determine if a specific dog has received adequate veterinary care. To be corrected by: From this day forward all medical records must contain the dog's identification.