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Incident Report Number: 2007-7777
Registrant Reference Number: PROSAR Case 1-15348859
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: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: NEW YORK
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 2596-148
Product Name: Advanced Care 4 in 1 Flea + Tick Drops Plus for Cats - 2596-148
Liquid
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Unknown
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Shorthair
1
Male
5
8
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>3 days <=1 wk / >3 jours <=1 sem
System
Persisted until death
Unknown
Unknown
Died
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
History: Caller applied product for the first time to his 5 yo, 8 lb, male DSH cat 1 wk ago on Sept 11th, 2007. The cat was fine until two days ago when he became "reclusive" and stopped eating. By yesterday morning, the cat was laying on its side and unable to get up. The cat was taken to the vet hospital immediately. The cat presented with a temp of 96 degrees. BP = Low. Pale MM's. Caller's veterinarian said the cat was in "complete organ failure" and blamed the product. The cat died yesterday while at the vet hospital. The cat has been buried and owner declines necropsy. Assessment: - Discussed with caller that the onset of symptoms and symptoms described are atypical following a dermal exposure and are not expected to be related to product use. - Talked about the wide safety margin and low toxic order of the active ingredient, Phenothrin, and that healthy, adult cats are not expected to be sensitive with normal, routine use. - Empathized with caller over their loss and situation. Given the history provided, I am uncertain as to what may have caused your cat's symptoms and death at this time. Hartz products have a very wide margin of safety and low level of toxicity when used according to the labeled directions. - You may pass this along to your veterinarian and have them call back as needed to discuss toxicity issues.
Death