New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2016-7522
Registrant Reference Number: 160119305
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): Wellmark International
Address: 100 Stone Road West, Suite 111
City: Guelph
Prov / State: Ontario
Country: Canada
Postal Code: N1G5L3
Domestic Animal
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: KENTUCKY
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 2724-404
Product Name: Zodiac Fleatrol Flea and Tick Spray for Dogs Cats Puppies and Kittens
Liquid
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Unknown
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Cocker Spaniel
1
Female
9.0
23.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Persisted until death
No
No
Died
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On August 10, 2016 the dog developed constipation. On August 11, 2016 the dog developed lethargy, anorexia, adipsia, ataxia, weakness, and gurgling. On August 12, 2016 the owner contacted the company, who attempted to transfer the owner to speak with the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated if overused may see alcohol toxicity, signs are expected within 12 hours or so. The APSS assistant did not provide treatment recommendations as the call had disconnected. The APSS assistant would have recommended a bland diet and calling back with questions.
Death
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was considered to have a doubtful likelihood of causing the clinical situation. On August 13, 2016 the APSS assistant called the owner to follow-up. The owner stated the dog's constipation, lethargy, anorexia, adipsia, ataxia, and weakness all resolved earlier that morning. The owner stated the dog was drinking (water and chicken broth) and the dog did have a bowel movement and urinated that morning. The APSS assistant went over the treatment recommendations with the owner. The owner stated she was going to try the bland diet and call back with questions. Later that day, the owner called the APSS back to state the dog developed polydipsia, muscle stiffness, collapsed, and suddenly died. The APSS veterinarian recommended a necropsy and advised the owner to take the dog's body to the veterinarian so they could preserve the body. The APSS veterinarian told the owner not to bury the body and have the veterinarian call for necropsy instructions. On August 15, 2016 an APSS technician attempted to contact the owner to discuss the necropsy. After several attempts the owner finally answered and stated she decided not to go forward with the necropsy.