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Incident Report Number: 2012-3252
Registrant Reference Number: 120111144
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): Farnam Companies, Inc.
Address: 301 W. Osborn Road
City: Phoenix
Prov / State: Arizona
Country: USA
Postal Code: 85013
Domestic Animal
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: GEORGIA
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 270-324
Product Name: Adams Flea And Tick Cleansing Shampoo For Dogs Puppies Cats
Liquid
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
No
Medical Professional
Dog / Chien
Pomeranian
1
Male
11.0
6.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
System
Persisted until death
Yes
Yes
2
Day(s) / Jour(s)
Died
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On August 8, 2012 the owner noticed that the dog had labored breathing, was coughing, and was anorexic. Later that evening, the owner rinsed the dog's coat and skin. On the morning of August 9, 2012 the owner took the dog to the veterinarian, where a chemistry profile and diagnostic evaluation were performed; the radiographs revealed an interstitial pattern that was more pronounced in the right caudal area and the labwork was within normal limits. The regular veterinarian observed that the dog was making harsh respiratory sounds. A short time later, the owner's regular veterinarian contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) to obtain help. The APSS veterinarian stated that dermal irritation is possible and that if the product is ingested, gastrointestinal (GI) upset is possible. The APSS veterinarian also stated that mild mucosal irritation and pharyngeal edema are possible following ingestion of soaps, and that lower respiratory signs would not be expected unless the dog aspirated. The APSS veterinarian said that a topical exposure to pyrethrins can result in a tingling sensation (paresthesia). The APSS veterinarian recommended that the regular veterinarian perform a diagnostic evaluation, provide symptomatic and supportive care, and protect the gastrointestinal tract.
Death
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was not considered to be related to causing the clinical situation. On August 14, 2012 the owner called the APSS to update the case. The owner stated that on the evening of August 9, 2012 radiographs were taken and oxygen was given to the dog. The owner stated that the dog died at the veterinary school at the University of Georgia on August 11, 2012, before an exact diagnosis could be established. A necropsy was not available.