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Incident Report Number: 2010-5493
Registrant Reference Number: PROSAR Case # 1-24090066
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: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: TEXAS
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 2596-147
Product Name: UltraGuard One Spot Flea Egg Larvae Treatment for Cats Kittens
Liquid
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
No
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic shorthair
1
Female
14
5.8
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>3 days <=1 wk / >3 jours <=1 sem
System
Persisted until death
Unknown
Yes
1
Week(s) / Semaine(s)
Died
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
1-24090066- The reporter, a pet owner, indicates her animal was exposed to an insecticide containing the active ingredient methoprene. The reporter indicated she had applied the product to her fourteen year 5.8 pound female domestic shorthair cat one and one half months prior to her initial contact with the registrant. She reports four days following application the animal developed loss of balance, paralysis, weight loss, and lack of appetite. The animal was brought to her veterinarian and the owner was told the animal had nerve damage. The owner stated the animal was hospitalized for one week and discharged. She did not indicate treatments provided or recommended after discharge. She did not indicate a diagnosis or diagnostics performed. The owner reported the animal was better until the morning of the initial contact with the registrant. She reported the animal was found in her shower and brought in to the bed room where she was laid on the floor. One hour later the animal was found dead. The caller was advised the signs seen, outcome and time line were all inconsistent with what might be expected following exposure to the product. She was advised all of the registrants product carry labeling discouraging use of product in dogs and cats over ten years of age. The reporter was advised of registrant supported necropsy to assist in determining cause of death. The reporter indicated she would not pursue necropsy. No further information is available.
Death