New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2011-0035
Registrant Reference Number: 090137455
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. 26493 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Fleatrol Power Spot Flea and Tick Control for Dogs Over 14 kg
Yes
Units: mL
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
No
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Mediumhair
1
Female
5
10
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>3 days <=1 wk / >3 jours <=1 sem
System
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
No
No
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On December 12, 2009 the APSS veterinarian stated exposure in cats to concentrated permethrins can result in significant central nervous system signs, such as tremors and seizures. She also stated that treatment is symptomatic and the prognosis is good with appropriate medical care. The APSS veterinarian recommended the cat be taken to the veterinarian, have the veterinarian call for information, and call back with questions.
Moderate
On December 14, 2009 an APSS technician called the owner to follow up the case. The owner stated that the cat's head shaking had ended on December 13, and she had not taken the cat to the veterinarian as she received advice from a friend who informed her the effects will wear off eventually and that the owner would not have to take the cat to the local veterinarian. The owner also stated that the cat had made a full recovery. This product was not used according to label directions: Do not use on cats.
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Mediumhair
2
Female
13
10
lbs
Skin
>3 days <=1 wk / >3 jours <=1 sem
>3 days <=1 wk / >3 jours <=1 sem
System
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
No
No
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On December 12, 2009 the APSS veterinarian stated exposure in cats to concentrated permethrins can result in significant central nervous system (CNS) signs. She also stated that treatment is symptomatic and the prognosis is good with appropriate medical care. The APSS veterinarian recommended bathing the cats with liquid dish washing detergent, monitor the cats at home for CNS signs, take the cats to the veterinarian, have the veterinarian call for information, and call back with questions.
Minor
On December 14, 2009 an APSS technician called the owner to follow up the case. The owner stated that on December 12, she had bathed both cats with liquid dish washing detergent, monitored them at home for central nervous system signs, and provided thermoregulation. She did not take the cats to the veterinarian or have the veterinarian call for information, as it was not needed. The owner also stated that both cats had made a full recovery on December 12, shortly after the baths. this product was not used according to label directions: Do no use on cats.
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Medium Hair
1
Female
13
10
lbs
Skin
>3 days <=1 wk / >3 jours <=1 sem
>3 days <=1 wk / >3 jours <=1 sem
System
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
No
No
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On December 12, 2009 the APSS veterinarian stated exposure in cats to concentrated permethrins can result in significant central nervous system (CNS) signs. She also stated that treatment is symptomatic and the prognosis is good with appropriate medical care. The APSS veterinarian recommended bathing the cats with liquid dish washing detergent, monitor the cats at home for CNS signs, take the cats to the veterinarian, have the veterinarian call for information, and call back with questions.
Minor
On December 14, 2009 an APSS technician called the owner to follow up the case. The owner stated that on December 12, she had bathed both cats with liquid dish washing detergent, monitored them at home for central nervous system signs, and provided thermoregulation. She did not take the cats to the veterinarian or have the veterinarian call for information, as it was not needed. The owner also stated that both cats had made a full recovery on December 12, shortly after the baths. this product was not used according to label directions: Do no use on cats.