New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2012-0984
Registrant Reference Number: 110128421
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. 19209 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Flea and Tick Shampoo
PMRA Registration No. 26494 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Powerspot Flea And Tick Control For Dogs Under 14 kg
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Shih Tzu
1
Female
4.0
11.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>30 min <=2 hrs / >30 min <=2 h
System
Unknown / Inconnu
No
No
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On October 1, 2011, shortly after applying the spot on product to the dog, the owner noticed that the dog had symptoms. The owner immediately bathed the dog with hand soap and water. On October 2, 2011 the dog had fully recovered. On October 6, 2011 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) to obtain help. The APSS veterinarian stated that the amount of pyrethrins in the shampoo was not expected to cause severe signs, especially after it is rinsed off, and that because the irritation is at the application site the spot on product was responsible for the dog's signs. The APSS veterinarian also stated that permethrins and pyrethroids from the spot on product could cause a tingling sensation to the skin, as well as redness, dermal irritation, and pruritus. The APSS veterinarian said that some animals are more sensitive to the ingredients. The APSS veterinarian stated that signs often resolve after bathing and with topical applications of vitamin E and cool compresses, but it could take up to 24 to 72 hours for signs to resolve fully. The APSS assistant recommended that the owner monitor the dog at home, consult with a veterinarian about preventatives, and call back with questions.
Minor
The APSS veterinarian stated that the shampoo product was not considered to be related to causing the clinical situation. The APSS veterinarian stated that the spot on product was considered to have a high likelihood of causing the clinical situation. A follow up was not performed, because additional information was not expected.