Incident Report
Subform I: General Information
1. Report Type.
New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2010-0134
2. Registrant Information.
Registrant Reference Number: 090086139
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
3. Select the appropriate subform(s) for the incident.
Domestic Animal
4. Date registrant was first informed of the incident.
31-JUL-09
5. Location of incident.
Country: CANADA
Prov / State: ONTARIO
6. Date incident was first observed.
30-JUL-09
Product Description
7. a) Provide the active ingredient and, if available, the registration number and product name (include all tank mixes). If the product is not registered provide a submission number.
Active(s)
PMRA Registration No. 21744
PMRA Submission No.
EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Flea and Tick Spray for Dogs and Cats
- Active Ingredient(s)
- (S)-METHOPRENE
- N-OCTYL BICYCLOHEPTENE DICARBOXIMIDE
- PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE
- PYRETHRINS
7. b) Type of formulation.
Application Information
8. Product was applied?
Yes
9. Application Rate.
Unknown
10. Site pesticide was applied to (select all that apply).
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
11. Provide any additional information regarding application (how it was applied, amount applied, the size of the area treated etc).
On July 30, 2009 the pet owner applied the product to the cats as a flea preventative.
To be determined by Registrant
12. In your opinion, was the product used according to the label instructions?
Unknown
Subform III: Domestic Animal Incident Report
1. Source of Report
Animal's Owner
2. Type of animal affected
Cat / Chat
3. Breed
Domestic Shorthair
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Male
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
6
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
Unknown
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
Oral
9. What was the length of exposure?
Unknown / Inconnu
10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
>30 min <=2 hrs / >30 min <=2 h
11. List all symptoms
System
12. How long did the symptoms last?
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
13. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 17.
No
14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?
No
14. b) How long was the animal hospitalized?
15. Outcome of the incident
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
16. How was the animal exposed?
Treatment / Traitement
17. Provide any additional details about the incident
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
The APSS veterinarian stated that the use of pyrethrin and methoprene topical flea preparations according to label directions is not expected to cause significant clinical signs. The APSS veterinarian recommended that the pet owner bathe the cat with liquid dish soap, keep the cat warm after bathing, offer a taste treat, call back with questions, and take the cat to the veterinarian if the anorexia continues.
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Minor
19. Provide supplemental information here
On August 5, 2009 the pet owner spoke with an APSS technician. The pet owner stated that she bathed the cat and offered a taste treat. The cat made a full recovery on August 1, 2009.
Subform III: Domestic Animal Incident Report
1. Source of Report
Animal's Owner
2. Type of animal affected
Cat / Chat
3. Breed
Domestic Longhair
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Male
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
3
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
Unknown
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
Oral
9. What was the length of exposure?
Unknown / Inconnu
10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
11. List all symptoms
System
- Nervous and Muscular Systems
12. How long did the symptoms last?
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
13. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 17.
No
14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?
No
14. b) How long was the animal hospitalized?
15. Outcome of the incident
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
16. How was the animal exposed?
Treatment / Traitement
17. Provide any additional details about the incident
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
The APSS veterinarian stated that the use of pyrethrin and methoprene topical flea preparations according to label directions is not expected to cause significant clinical signs. The APSS veterinarian recommended that the pet owner bathe the cat with liquid dish soap, keep the cat warm after bathing, offer a taste treat, call back with questions, and take the cat to the veterinarian if the ataxia worsens.
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Moderate
19. Provide supplemental information here
On August 5, 2009 the pet owner spoke with an APSS technician. The pet owner stated that she bathed the cat and offered a taste treat. The cat made a full recovery on August 1, 2009.