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Incident Report Number: 2010-0863
Registrant Reference Number: PROSAR 1-21403049
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: NEW BRUNSWICK
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
Domestic Longhair
1
Female
7
10
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Yes
Yes
3
Day(s) / Jour(s)
Recvrd resid.effects/Rétabli séquelles
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
1-21403049: A reporter (veterinarian) called on 01/22/2010 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 applied to the cat on 01/20/2010. On 01/21/2010, the cat's owner noted difficulty walking, anorexia, adipsia, shaking and possible seizures. The cat presented to the reporter on 01/22/2010, and the reporter was asking about treatment and prognosis. The reporter was advised that concentrated canine pyrethrin products can result in severe problems if used inappropriately on cats. Signs typically being within 30 minutes to 3 hours, but may be delayed for up to 12 hours. Signs of overdose were reviewed. A recommendation was made to bathe the cat with a non-insecticidal shampoo or hand dish soap for decontamination. Methocarbamol may be used for tremors and doses were discussed. Seizures should be treated with Phenobarbital. Diazepam may be used, but it tends to be less effective and has a shorter duration of action. A recommendation was made to monitor the cat's body temperature. A recommendation was also made to monitor the cat for a minimum of 48-72 hours. The reporter was advised that the prognosis is generally good with prompt care. Animals that have seized for long periods of time prior to treatment are at risk for brain injury. On follow up, the reporter stated that that cat was treated with Diazepam, Methocarbamol, and IV fluids. She was discharged on 02/24/2010. At the time of the follow up, the cat was eating and drinking, but still had some tremors. No further information was obtained. NOTE: This product is not labeled for use in cats.
Moderate