New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2009-5260
Registrant Reference Number: Prosar 1-20496606
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. 25923 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: UltraGuard Flea/Tick Drops for Dogs/Puppies Under 30 lbs (Canada)
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
No
Medical Professional
Cat / Chat
Domestic Shorthair
1
Male
10
7
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
Yes
Yes
Unknown
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
1-20496606: A reporter (veterinarian) called on 10/22/2009 to report the exposure of 12 cats to a canine flea and tick product containing the active ingredient Permethrin. According to the reporter, the product was applied to the cats on 10/20/2009. Within 24 hours, Cat #1(1st Subform III) developed tremors. The owner bathed the cat, and it presented to the reporter on 10/22/2009 with tremors, dehydration, hypothermia and in a semi-comatose state. The reporter had given fluids at the time of the report. The other 11 cats (2nd Subform III) had developed ataxia and had been bathed at home, but the signs persisted. The 11 cats had not been brought to the reporter for evaluation. The reporter was advised that concentrated canine pyrethrin products can result in severe problems if used inappropriately on cats. Signs of toxicity typically develop within 30 minutes to 3 hours, but may be delayed for up to 12 hours. Signs of pyrethrin toxicity were discussed. A recommendation was made to bathe Cat #1 in hand dish soap like Dawn to ensure thorough decontamination. After decontamination, symptomatic and supportive care is warranted including methocarbamol for tremors, phenobarbital for seizures, and monitoring of body temperature and hydration. A recommendation was made to monitor the cat for 48-72 hours as signs can re-emerge if therapy is discontinued too soon. The reporter was also advised to have the owner re-bathe the 11 cats at home with hand dish soap. The 11 cats should be evaluated and treated as discussed should their signs not resolve following bathing. On follow up, a veterinary clinic employee reported that Cat #1 was re-bathed and treated with Valium and fluids. He was discharged on 10/22/2009. The 11 cats at home were re-bathed and their signs resolved without having been evaluated by the veterinarian. The veterinary clinic employee was advised that signs can re-emerge if therapy is discontinued too soon so monitoring for 48-72 hours is advised. No further information was obtained. NOTE: This product is not labeled for use on cats.
Moderate
Medical Professional
Cat / Chat
Unknown breed
11
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
No
No
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
1-20496606: A reporter (veterinarian) called on 10/22/2009 to report the exposure of 12 cats to a canine flea and tick product containing the active ingredient Permethrin. According to the reporter, the product was applied to the cats on 10/20/2009. Within 24 hours, Cat #1(1st Subform III) developed tremors. The owner bathed the cat, and it presented to the reporter on 10/22/2009 with tremors, dehydration, hypothermia and in a semi-comatose state. The reporter had given fluids at the time of the report. The other 11 cats (2nd Subform III) had developed ataxia and had been bathed at home, but the signs persisted. The 11 cats had not been brought to the reporter for evaluation. The reporter was advised that concentrated canine pyrethrin products can result in severe problems if used inappropriately on cats. Signs of toxicity typically develop within 30 minutes to 3 hours, but may be delayed for up to 12 hours. Signs of pyrethrin toxicity were discussed. A recommendation was made to bathe Cat #1 in hand dish soap like Dawn to ensure thorough decontamination. After decontamination, symptomatic and supportive care is warranted including methocarbamol for tremors, phenobarbital for seizures, and monitoring of body temperature and hydration. A recommendation was made to monitor the cat for 48-72 hours as signs can re-emerge if therapy is discontinued too soon. The reporter was also advised to have the owner re-bathe the 11 cats at home with hand dish soap. The 11 cats should be evaluated and treated as discussed should their signs not resolve following bathing. On follow up, a veterinary clinic employee reported that Cat #1 was re-bathed and treated with Valium and fluids. He was discharged on 10/22/2009. The 11 cats at home were re-bathed and their signs resolved without having been evaluated by the veterinarian. The veterinary clinic employee was advised that signs can re-emerge if therapy is discontinued too soon so monitoring for 48-72 hours is advised. No further information was obtained. NOTE: This product is not labeled for use on cats.
Moderate