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Incident Report Number: 2010-3711
Registrant Reference Number: 100074728
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): Monsanto Canada Inc.
Address: 180 Kent Street, Suite 810
City: Ottawa
Prov / State: ON
Country: Canada
Postal Code: K1P 0B6
Domestic Animal
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: CALIFORNIA
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 71995-25
Product Name: Roundup Weed and Grass Killer Super Concentrate
Other (specify)
ConcentrateYes
Unknown
Site: Res. - Out Home / Rés - à l'ext.maison
Unknown
Other
Cat / Chat
Shorthair
1
Female
10
8.55
lbs
Unknown
Unknown / Inconnu
>1 wk <=1 mo / > 1 sem < = 1 mois
System
Persisted until death
Unknown
No
Died
Contact treat.area/Contact surf. traitée
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
Signalment 10.0 yr neutered female weighing 8.55 lb. Was in fair health previously. Normal environment: indoors mostly. Patient Note [Note : Owner states that DVM recommended lab work but she declined. Cat's signs became worse and then she died. Body not available, it was buried on 6/12/10. Owner has feral cats all around yard that she feeds and cares for. (by (name) on Jun 16, 2010 at 11:06 AM)] Agent Exposure Roundup Weed and Grass Killer Super Concentrate (observed agent id) Possible exposure occurred on May 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM CDT (possible ). Exposure involved 0.0 Not App (unknown) by unknown route. The exposure was home use, and occurred at animal owner home. [Note : The caller said that roundup had been sprayed on May 30 in the wooded area where the cat sleeps during the day. Signs developed on the 7th of June. (by (name) on Jun 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM)] Because the amount was unknown consistent, the patient was considered to be at low risk of developing clinical signs. If signs develop, there is low risk that those signs will be life-threatening. [Note : We could see mild GI upset with exposure to the product, but signs were be within a few hours not days later. (by (name) on Jun 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM)] Inappetence {Digestive} [Note : Had to be coaxed to eat and offered special treats in order to get her to eat. (by(name) on Jun 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM)] Hypodipsia {Urinary} [Note : Has not been seen to drink water in 4 days. (by (name) on Jun 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM)] [Note : DVM said the cat was not dehydrated. (by (name) on Jun 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM)] Recumbent {General Disorders} [Note : Did not want to get up from where she was laying in the woods to come in. (by (name) on Jun 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM)] Weakness {Musculoskeletal} [Note : much weaker (by VS on Jun 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM)] Vomiting {Digestive} [Note : Vomited dark green liquid. (by (name) on Jun 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM)] Vocalization {General Disorders} [Note : Purring a lot. (by (name) on Jun 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM)] Potential Cause Roundup Weed and Grass Killer Super Concentrate Because the time course was not consistent, the amount was unknown consistent, and the findings were not consistent, this substance was considered to have not related likelihood of causing the clinical situation. Unplanned Care Take Animal to Veterinarian Details: Performed Jun 11, 2010 11:30 AM , Effectiveness: Not Applicable Fluid Therapy Details:SQ fluids given. Performed Jun 11, 2010 11:30 AM , Effectiveness: Unknown Vitamin B12 - Cat Details: Performed Jun 11, 2010 11:30 AM , Effectiveness: Unknown Mirtazapine Details:Appetite stimulant Performed Jun 11, 2010 11:30 AM
Death