New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2009-2336
Registrant Reference Number: Prosar 1-18993237
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): Matson, LLC
Address: 45620 S.E. North Bend Way-PO Box 1820
City: North Bend
Prov / State: Washington
Country: USA
Postal Code: 98045
Domestic Animal
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: IDAHO
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 8119-13
Product Name: Corrys Slug/Snail Pellets MP (non-specific)
Bait
Yes
Unknown
Site: Res. - Out Home / Rés - à l'ext.maison
Unknown
Medical Professional
Dog / Chien
Cocker Spaniel
1
Female
13
25
lbs
Unknown
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown / Inconnu
System
Persisted until death
Yes
Yes
Unknown
Died
Other / Autre
specify Exposure was not witnessed-suspect accidental ingestion
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
1-18993237: A reporter (veterinarian) called on 06/29/2009 to report the possible exposure of a dog to a slug and snail bait containing the active ingredient Metaldehyde. According to the reporter, the dog's owner had applied the product in the yard on 06/28/2009. The dog would have had exposure to the treated area but actual ingestion was not witnessed. On 06/29/2009, the owner's found the dog with unknown symptoms. The dog presented to the reporter in chronic tetany with diarrhea and labored breathing. The reporter was advised that the active ingredient is highly toxic in small amounts. The toxic dose for this dog is just 4 grams of bait. The common signs of toxicity were discussed. A recommendation was made to consider activated charcoal and to monitor arterial blood gases if possible or to use IV sodium bicarbonate if blood gas analysis is not available. The reporter was advised that methocarbamol is the drug of choice for managing tremors and diazepam, phenobarbital or pentobarbital may be used for seizures. A recommendation was made to collect baseline liver values as liver damage may occur 2-3 days after exposure. The use of liver protectants/antioxidants such as SAM-e and milk thistle may be considered. On follow up, the reporter stated that the dog was given activated charcoal, IV fluids, and pentothal. The reporter did not have access to IV methocarbamol. The dog's signs improved, but she died later that night. No further information was obtained.
Death