New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2009-5421
Registrant Reference Number: 090123009
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): Wellmark International
Address: 100 Stone Road West, Suite 111
City: Guelph
Prov / State: Ontario
Country: Canada
Postal Code: N1G5L3
Domestic Animal
Country: CANADA
Prov / State: ONTARIO
PMRA Registration No. 28743 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Spot On II Flea Control for Cats and Kittens
Yes
Units: mL
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Shorthair
1
Male
4
10
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
Yes
Unknown
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On November 3, 2009 the APSS veterinarian stated that a permethrin exposure from the dog in the household could result in tremors, seizures, hyperthermia, possibly disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and death. The APSS veterinarian recommended taking the cat to the veterinarian, have the veterinarian call for information, manage seizures with methocarbamol, provide symptomatic care, bathe the cat in liquid dish washing detergent, provide fluid therapy, and monitor at a veterinary facility.
Major
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was considered to have a doubtful likelihood of causing the clinical situation. On November 3, 2009 an APSS veterinarian spoke with the veterinarian clinic to follow up the case. The APSS veterinarian discussed permethrin hair testing to help confirm that the cat had been exposed to permethrin. The veterinary staff reported that cat had fully recovered. Multiple attempts to update the case in regards to hair testing were unsuccessful; therefore, the outcome of hair testing is unknown.
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Shorthair
1
Male
2
Unknown
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown / Inconnu
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Yes
Unknown
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On November 4, 2009 the APSS veterinarian stated there is a risk for dermal hypersensitivity with topical exposure and an oral exposure can result in hypersalivation and vomiting. The APSS veterinarian also stated that a permethrin exposure from the dog in the household could result in tremors, seizures, hyperthermia, possibly disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and death. The APSS veterinarian recommended the attending veterinarian manage seizures with methocarbamol, provide symptomatic care, bathe the cat in liquid dish washing detergent, give fluid therapy, and monitor at a veterinary facility.
Major
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was considered to have a doubtful likelihood of causing the clinical situation. On November 4, 2009 an APSS veterinarian spoke with veterinary staff to follow up the case. The APSS veterinarian discussed permethrin hair testing to help confirm that the cat had been exposed to permethrin. Multiple attempts to update the case were unsuccessful; therefore, the outcome of is unknown.
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Leopard Cat Mix
1
Female
1.5
Unknown
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown / Inconnu
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Yes
Unknown
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On November 4, 2009 the APSS veterinarian stated there is a risk for dermal hypersensitivity with topical exposure and an oral exposure can result in hypersalivation and vomiting. The APSS veterinarian also stated that a permethrin exposure from the dog in the household could result in tremors, seizures, hyperthermia, possibly disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and death. The APSS veterinarian recommended the attending veterinarian manage seizures with methocarbamol, provide symptomatic care, bathe the cat in liquid dish washing detergent, give fluid therapy, and monitor at a veterinary facility.
Major
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was considered to have a doubtful likelihood of causing the clinical situation. On November 4, 2009 an APSS veterinarian spoke with veterinary staff to follow up the case. The APSS veterinarian discussed permethrin hair testing to help confirm that the cat had been exposed to permethrin. Multiple attempts to update the case were unsuccessful; therefore, the outcome of is unknown.