New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2009-5251
Registrant Reference Number: Prosar 1-20309803
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: KENTUCKY
Unknown
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 2596-151
Product Name: UltraGuard Flea/Tick Drops for Dogs/Puppies 4-15 lbs
Liquid
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
No
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Mixed Breed
1
Male
0.67
50
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
System
Persisted until death
No
No
Died
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
1-20309803: A reporter (dog owner) called on 10/05/2009 to report the exposure of 2 dogs to a flea and tick product containing the active ingredient Phenothrin. According to the reporter, the product was applied to Dog #1 (1st Subform III) one month prior to the report. Within 24-48 hours following product application, the dog stopped eating and developed lethargy and difficulty walking. The dog was not evaluated by a veterinarian and died a few days after the signs developed. The product was applied to newly purchased Dog #2 (2nd Subform III) on 09/29/2009. On 09/30/2009, Dog # 2 was anorexic, lethargic, and having difficulty walking. Dog #2 died on 10/02/2009. The dog was not evaluated by a veterinarian. The reporter stated that he has used the product numerous times on other pets without adverse effects. The reporter was advised that the signs described are not expected with routine use of the product. No further information was obtained. NOTE: This product is labeled for use on dogs weighing 4-15 pounds.
Death
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Mixed Breed
1
Male
0.5
40
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Persisted until death
No
No
Died
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
1-20309803: A reporter (dog owner) called on 10/05/2009 to report the exposure of 2 dogs to a flea and tick product containing the active ingredient Phenothrin. According to the reporter, the product was applied to Dog #1 (1st Subform III) one month prior to the report. Within 24-48 hours following product application, the dog stopped eating and developed lethargy and difficulty walking. The dog was not evaluated by a veterinarian and died a few days after the signs developed. The product was applied to newly purchased Dog #2 (2nd Subform III) on 09/29/2009. On 09/30/2009, Dog # 2 was anorexic, lethargic, and having difficulty walking. Dog #2 died on 10/02/2009. The dog was not evaluated by a veterinarian. The reporter stated that he has used the product numerous times on other pets without adverse effects. The reporter was advised that the signs described are not expected with routine use of the product. No further information was obtained. NOTE: This product is labeled for use on dogs weighing 4-15 pounds.
Death