New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2017-0129
Registrant Reference Number: 160037532
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: CANADA
Prov / State: NOVA SCOTIA
PMRA Registration No. 26494 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Powerspot Flea And Tick Control For Dogs Under 14 kg (30 lbs)
Yes
Units: mL
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Cocker Spaniel
1
Male
7.0
22.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On March 15, 2016 the dog developed pruritus. On March 17, 2016 the dog developed alopecia and erythema, so the owner applied Polymyxin B Bacitracin ointment onto the dog. On March 18, 2016 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated permethrins and pyrethroids can cause a tingling sensation to the skin, as well as redness, dermal irritation, and pruritus; occasionally animals will develop sores or scabs, and alopecia secondary to scratching or biting the application site. The APSS veterinarian also stated some animals are more sensitive to the ingredients than others, and may experience rolling, hiding, vocalization, clingy behavior, lethargy, panting, reluctance to move, or have an abnormal gait (ex. take a few steps, stop, sit down and turn quickly toward their tail), and signs often resolve after bathing and with topical applications of vitamin E and cool compresses, but may take up to 24-72 hours. The APSS veterinarian further stated s-methoprene is an insect growth regulator (IGR). The APSS veterinarian additionally stated primary concerns from topical administration are for mild dermal irritation and redness, usually from the carriers. The APSS assistant recommended bathing the dog (with Dawn), applying vitamin E, and applying a cold compress. The APSS assistant also recommended taking the dog to the veterinarian (if the site starts to ooze- as it is a sign of infection), having the veterinarian call for information, and calling back with questions.
Minor
Signs were expected to be mild and self-limiting.