New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2017-7036
Registrant Reference Number: 170094883
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: ALBERTA
PMRA Registration No. 31367 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
Bedlington Terrier
1
Female
2.0
20.0
lbs
Skin
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Yes
No
Not recovered / Non rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On June 1, 2017 the dog developed erythema. On June 2, 2017 the owner bathed the dog (with regular dog shampoo). On June 3, 2017 the erythema worsened. On June 6, 2017 the dog developed pruritus, agitation, and a scab on the application site. The owner then rebathed the dog and applied silver sulfadiazine (ASAP 365, Silver Gel). On June 7, 2017 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated that permethrins and pyrethroids can cause a tingling sensation to the skin, as well as redness, dermal irritation, and pruritus. The APSS veterinarian also stated that occasionally animals will develop sores or scabs, and alopecia secondary to scratching or biting the application site. The APSS assistant recommended the owner take the animal to a veterinarian (to evaluate, start supportive cares, and pain control if needed) and have the veterinarian call for information.
Moderate
On June 11, 2017 an APSS assistant called the owner for a follow up. The owner stated that the signs continued and that the dog has a follow up appointment with a veterinarian on June 12, 2017. The APSS assistant asked to have the veterinarian call to update the case. On June 15, 2017 the regular veterinarian contacted the APSS to update the case. The regular veterinarian stated that the dog was taken in on June 12, 2017. The regular veterinarian stated there was serum exudate just cranial to the application site. The regular veterinarian soaked and shaved the area, started the dog on antibiotics, and provided symptomatic care (topical cream and apoquel). The APSS veterinarian recommended the regular veterinarian call back if symptomatic and supportive care does not make a big difference.