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Incident Report Number: 2009-4002
Registrant Reference Number: Prosar 1-19655211
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: ONTARIO
PMRA Registration No. 25922 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: UltraGuard Flea/TIck Drops for Dogs/Puppies Over 30 lbs (Canada)
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
No
Medical Professional
Cat / Chat
Ragdoll
1
Female
2
6
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown / Inconnu
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Yes
Yes
Unknown
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
1-19655211: A reporter (veterinarian) called on 08/27/2009 to report the exposure of a cat to a canine flea and tick product containing the active ingredient Permethrin. According to the reporter, the product was accidentally applied to the cat on 08/26/2009. The cat presented to the veterinarian early on 08/27/2009 with muscle tremors and seizures. The cat had been treated with IV fluids, atropine, and a Valium continuous rate infusion (CRI). The reporter planned to obtain injectable methocarbamol to treat the cat with. The reporter was advised that the cat should be bathed in a non-insecticidal shampoo for decontamination. The remainder of treatment is symptomatic and supportive including methocarbamol or diphenhydramine for tremors, diazepam or phenobarbital for seizures, and maintenance of hydration. Methocarbamol and diphenhydramine doses were reviewed. On follow up on 08/28/2009, the reporter stated that the cat was on general anesthesia initially to control its seizures. The cat was then started on a Valium CRI which was being slowly decreased at the time of the report. The cat was also receiving methocarbamol and IV fluids. The reporter stated that the cat was still having some seizures but appeared to be more responsive. The reporter was advised that refractory seizures may need to be treated with Propofol or general anesthesia while considering their risks. The reporter was encouraged to monitor the cat for 48-72 hours as signs can recur in under-treated animals. On follow up on 08/31/2009, the reporter stated that the cat would start to twitch when touched when the Valium CRI was discontinued, so the reporter started it again. The methocarbamol dose and frequency had been reduced and the cat was still mentally dull. The reporter was advised that the mental dullness may be from the Valium CRI. If the seizures have resolved, recommended reducing and/or discontinuing the Valium CRI and relying on higher methocarbamol doses and frequency to control muscle twitches. The reporter was advised that these cats usually do well with appropriate care assuming they present fairly soon after signs develop. On follow up on 09/02/2009, a veterinary clinic employee stated that the Valium CRI had been discontinued and methocarbamol and IV fluids were being continued. The muscle tremors and twitches had resolved, but the cat had some occasional involuntary stretching of her legs. The cat seems more aware but is still fairly sedated.
Moderate