Incident Report
Subform I: General Information
1. Report Type.
New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2012-1074
2. Registrant Information.
Registrant Reference Number: 110108433
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
3. Select the appropriate subform(s) for the incident.
Domestic Animal
4. Date registrant was first informed of the incident.
22-AUG-11
5. Location of incident.
Country: CANADA
Prov / State: NEW BRUNSWICK
6. Date incident was first observed.
21-AUG-11
Product Description
7. a) Provide the active ingredient and, if available, the registration number and product name (include all tank mixes). If the product is not registered provide a submission number.
Active(s)
PMRA Registration No. 28382
PMRA Submission No.
EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Dual Action Flea And Tick Spray For Cats And Kittens
- Active Ingredient(s)
- (S)-METHOPRENE
- N-OCTYL BICYCLOHEPTENE DICARBOXIMIDE
- PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE
- PYRETHRINS
7. b) Type of formulation.
Application Information
8. Product was applied?
Yes
9. Application Rate.
Unknown
10. Site pesticide was applied to (select all that apply).
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
11. Provide any additional information regarding application (how it was applied, amount applied, the size of the area treated etc).
On August 21, 2011 the owner applied the product to 3 cats to treat for fleas.
To be determined by Registrant
12. In your opinion, was the product used according to the label instructions?
Yes
Subform III: Domestic Animal Incident Report
1. Source of Report
Animal's Owner
2. Type of animal affected
Cat / Chat
3. Breed
Domestic Shorthair
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Female
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
2.0
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
15.0
lbs
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
9. What was the length of exposure?
Unknown / Inconnu
10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
<=30 min / <=30 min
11. List all symptoms
System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Symptom - Drooling
- Symptom - Anorexia
- Nervous and Muscular Systems
12. How long did the symptoms last?
Unknown / Inconnu
13. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 17.
Unknown
14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?
Unknown
14. b) How long was the animal hospitalized?
15. Outcome of the incident
Unknown/Inconnu
16. How was the animal exposed?
Treatment / Traitement
17. Provide any additional details about the incident
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On August 21, 2011, immediately after the product was applied to the cat, the owner noticed the cat was drooling, had become symptomatic. About half an hour later, the owner bathed the cat with water and oatmeal. An hour after the cat started shaking, her shaking ended. On August 22, 2011 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) to obtain help. The APSS veterinarian stated that the ingredients in the product have a good margin of safety in cats and significant systemic effects are not expected. The APSS assistant recommended that the owner offer the cat canned food to entice its appetite and consult with a veterinarian about alternative flea control options.
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Minor
19. Provide supplemental information here
A follow up was not performed, because signs were expected to be mild and self-limiting.
Subform III: Domestic Animal Incident Report
1. Source of Report
Animal's Owner
2. Type of animal affected
Cat / Chat
3. Breed
Domestic Shorthair
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Male
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
1.5
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
8.0
lbs
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
9. What was the length of exposure?
Unknown / Inconnu
10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
<=30 min / <=30 min
11. List all symptoms
System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Symptom - Drooling
- Symptom - Anorexia
12. How long did the symptoms last?
Unknown / Inconnu
13. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 17.
Unknown
14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?
Unknown
14. b) How long was the animal hospitalized?
15. Outcome of the incident
Unknown/Inconnu
16. How was the animal exposed?
Treatment / Traitement
17. Provide any additional details about the incident
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On August 21, 2011, immediately after the product was applied to the cat, the owner noticed the cat was symptomatic. About half an hour later, the owner bathed the cat with water and oatmeal. On August 22, 2011 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) to obtain help. The APSS veterinarian stated that the ingredients in the product have a good margin of safety in cats and significant systemic effects are not expected. The APSS assistant recommended that the owner offer the cat canned food to entice its appetite and consult with a veterinarian about alternative flea control options.
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Minor
19. Provide supplemental information here
A follow up was not performed, because signs were expected to be mild and self-limiting.
Subform III: Domestic Animal Incident Report
1. Source of Report
Animal's Owner
2. Type of animal affected
Cat / Chat
3. Breed
Domestic Shorthair
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Male
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
0.67
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
4.0
lbs
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
9. What was the length of exposure?
Unknown / Inconnu
10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
<=30 min / <=30 min
11. List all symptoms
System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Symptom - Drooling
- Symptom - Anorexia
12. How long did the symptoms last?
Unknown / Inconnu
13. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 17.
Unknown
14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?
Unknown
14. b) How long was the animal hospitalized?
15. Outcome of the incident
Unknown/Inconnu
16. How was the animal exposed?
Treatment / Traitement
17. Provide any additional details about the incident
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On August 21, 2011, immediately after the product was applied to the cat, the owner noticed the cat was drooling and had become symptomatic. About half an hour later, the owner bathed the cat with water and oatmeal. On August 22, 2011 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) to obtain help. The APSS veterinarian stated that the ingredients in the product have a good margin of safety in cats and significant systemic effects are not expected. T The APSS assistant recommended that the owner offer the cat canned food to entice its appetite and consult with a veterinarian about alternative flea control options.
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Minor
19. Provide supplemental information here
A follow up was not performed, because signs were expected to be mild and self-limiting.