Health Canada
Symbol of the Government of Canada
Consumer Product Safety

Incident Report

Subform I: General Information

1. Report Type.

New incident report

Incident Report Number: 2013-1798

2. Registrant Information.

Registrant Reference Number: 120150421

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.

27-OCT-12

5. Location of incident.

Country: UNITED STATES

Prov / State: CALIFORNIA

6. Date incident was first observed.

27-OCT-12

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.       PMRA Submission No.       EPA Registration No. 2724-404

Product Name: Zodiac Fleatrol Flea And Tick Spray For Dogs Cats Puppies And Kittens

  • Active Ingredient(s)
    • (S)-METHOPRENE
      • Guarantee/concentration .27 %
    • N-OCTYL BICYCLOHEPTENE DICARBOXIMIDE
      • Guarantee/concentration .62 %
    • PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE
      • Guarantee/concentration .37 %
    • PYRETHRINS
      • Guarantee/concentration .2 %

7. b) Type of formulation.

Liquid

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 October 27, 2012 the owner sprayed the geriatric cat in poor health with the product to treat for fleas.

To be determined by Registrant

12. In your opinion, was the product used according to the label instructions?

No

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 )

12.0

7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )

8.0

lbs

8. Route(s) of exposure

Skin

9. What was the length of exposure?

>8 hrs <= 24 hrs / >8 h <= 24 h

10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms

>30 min <=2 hrs / >30 min <=2 h

11. List all symptoms

System

  • Gastrointestinal System
    • Symptom - Vomiting
  • Nervous and Muscular Systems
    • Symptom - Ataxia
    • Symptom - Muscle tremors
  • General
    • Symptom - Death

12. How long did the symptoms last?

Persisted until death

13. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 17.

No

14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?

No

14. b) How long was the animal hospitalized?

15. Outcome of the incident

Died

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 October 27, 2012 the owner noticed that the cat had an isolated episode of vomiting; the cat vomited 1 to 2 times and the vomit contained food. Later that evening the owner bathed the cat with liquid dish washing detergent (LDWD), and a short time afterward the owner noticed that the cat had an isolated episode of ataxia. That evening, the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) to obtain help. The APSS veterinarian stated that the risk was for dermal irritation and hyperesthesia, and that ingestion could cause mild vomiting. The APSS technician recommended that the owner take the cat to the veterinarian, have the veterinarian call for information, monitor the cat at home, keep the cat warm, give food and water, and call back with questions.


To be determined by Registrant

18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification

Death

19. Provide supplemental information here

On October 29, 2012 the owner called the APSS to update the case. On October 28, 2012 the owner observed that the cat had died. This cat was suspected to have had cancer according to vet. Label states to consult your veterinarian before using on aged and/or sick animals.