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Incident Report Number: 2007-7751
Registrant Reference Number: PROSAR Case 1-15119480
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): The Hartz Mountain Corporation
Address: 400 Plaza Drive
City: Secaucus
Prov / State: New Jersey
Country: USA
Postal Code: 07094-3688
Domestic Animal
Country: CANADA
Prov / State: BRITISH COLUMBIA
PMRA Registration No. 26490 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Control Pet Care System One Spot for Dogs + Puppies Over 14 kg
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Unknown
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Mixed Breed
1
Female
2
90
lbs
Skin
>8 hrs <= 24 hrs / >8 h <= 24 h
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown
Unknown
Not recovered / Non rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
Caller applied the product to her 2 dogs that were heavily infested with fleas yesterday morning, 7-17-07. "Koda"-a male 2 year old 110# Lab mix developed severe scratching/itching, pupils dilated, loss of appetite, not wanting to drink much water, not willing to get up and walk or lift his head, scratching himself that he has a bleeding sore on his back that is oozing and has hair loss. He had been bathed with soap and water and then an oatmeal bath yesterday . "Tanna" a female 2 year old 90# Lab mix developed symptoms of severe scratching/itching, not willing to get up and move around much, pupils dilated, and not eating much food or drinking water. She had been bathed with soap and water and then an oatmeal bath yesterday. Caller states the product DID NOT work! Caller has a Vet appt on Friday, 7-20-07 to evaluate/treat the dogs. NOTE: Caller contacted her Veterinarian and was told by the that the product she applied to both dogs was not approved for Veterinary use in Canada. They recommend to bath the dogs. Her Veterinarian told her to come in for Capstar tablets to remove the fleas quickly and then apply Revolution to both of them. Caller again repeated that her Veterinarian and 5 other Veterinarians told her the product is NOT approved for dogs in Canada Caller did admit she bought it in Canada at a local store and (name) stated to the caller if a product was not approved to be sold in this store then the product would not have been on the store shelf. Caller went on to ask "why is this product still on the market, how can this product be used on dogs if these symptoms on her dog's developed, etc.," she described and she went on and on with more to say. Assessment: Discussed with the caller that the 2 dog's symptoms will be documented for (name). This product may cause a slight skin irritation. Product contains a pyrethyroid which may cause a parathesia or "pins and needles" effect such as a burning/tingling sensation to the skin. - The feeling of the animal being uncomfortable may cause behavior changes such as: excessive scratching, neck and back rolling on the floor, vocalization or agitation. If the animal has been excessively scratching it may be difficult to determine if the visible changes to the skin such as erythema are the result of the scratching or from true dermatitis from the product. - True parathesias typically do not result in any visible changes to the skin's appearance. - Symptoms typically resolve on their own in 2-48 hrs. - Some of the symptoms as reported and described are not typical of the product. Additional information provided by (name): Gave new symptoms, the dogs eyes were not red, but the pupils are dilated.
Moderate
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Mixed Breed
1
Male
2
110
lbs
Skin
>8 hrs <= 24 hrs / >8 h <= 24 h
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown
Unknown
Not recovered / Non rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
Caller applied the product to her 2 dogs that were heavily infested with fleas yesterday morning, 7-17-07. "Koda"-a male 2 year old 110# Lab mix developed severe scratching/itching, pupils dilated, loss of appetite, not wanting to drink much water, not willing to get up and walk or lift his head, scratching himself that he has a bleeding sore on his back that is oozing and has hair loss. He had been bathed with soap and water and then an oatmeal bath yesterday . "Tanna" a female 2 year old 90# Lab mix developed symptoms of severe scratching/itching, not willing to get up and move around much, pupils dilated, and not eating much food or drinking water. She had been bathed with soap and water and then an oatmeal bath yesterday. Caller states the product DID NOT work! Caller has a Vet appt on Friday, 7-20-07 to evaluate/treat the dogs. NOTE: Caller contacted her Veterinarian and was told by the that the product she applied to both dogs was not approved for Veterinary use in Canada. They recommend to bath the dogs. Her Veterinarian told her to come in for Capstar tablets to remove the fleas quickly and then apply Revolution to both of them. Caller again repeated that her Veterinarian and 5 other Veterinarians told her the product is NOT approved for dogs in Canada Caller did admit she bought it in Canada at a local store and (name) stated to the caller if a product was not approved to be sold in this store then the product would not have been on the store shelf. Caller went on to ask "why is this product still on the market, how can this product be used on dogs if these symptoms on her dog's developed, etc.," she described and she went on and on with more to say. Assessment: Discussed with the caller that the 2 dog's symptoms will be documented for (name). This product may cause a slight skin irritation. Product contains a pyrethyroid which may cause a parathesia or "pins and needles" effect such as a burning/tingling sensation to the skin. - The feeling of the animal being uncomfortable may cause behavior changes such as: excessive scratching, neck and back rolling on the floor, vocalization or agitation. If the animal has been excessively scratching it may be difficult to determine if the visible changes to the skin such as erythema are the result of the scratching or from true dermatitis from the product. - True parathesias typically do not result in any visible changes to the skin's appearance. - Symptoms typically resolve on their own in 2-48 hrs. - Some of the symptoms as reported and described are not typical of the product. Additional information provided by (name): Gave new symptoms, the dogs eyes were not red, but the pupils are dilated.
Moderate