New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2014-6143
Registrant Reference Number: 140123096
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 Powerspot Flea and Tick Control for Dogs Over 14 kg (30 Lbs)
Yes
Units: mL
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Golden Retriever
1
Female
7.0
60.0
lbs
Skin
Oral
Unknown / Inconnu
<=30 min / <=30 min
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Yes
Unknown
Not recovered / Non rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On September 23, 2014 the dog became subdued right after the product was applied. On September 28, 2014 the owner noticed symptoms at the site of application. The APSS veterinarian stated the ingredients in this agent have a wide margin of safety in dogs. The APSS veterinarian also stated dermal reactions in sensitive individuals can be seen and significant systemic effects are not expected. The APSS assistant recommended monitoring the dog at home, applying a warm compress (gently clean the area with warm, wet cloth), monitoring for dermatological signs (worsening dermatitis), calling back with questions, taking the dog to the veterinarian (if signs are worsening), and having the veterinarian call for information.
Moderate
On September 30, 2014 the owner called the APSS back to update the case. The owner stated he took the dog to the veterinarian; where they clipped hair (at the site of application), provided wound management (wound was cleansed and treated with an ointment and the owner was sent home with soap and ointment to keep the area clean) , and an antibiotic (cephalexin) was given. The APSS veterinarian stated it is possible to see mild local dermal irritation, redness, itching, and alopecia in some sensitive dogs. The APSS assistant recommended continuing treatment (as directed by the vet) as that is appropriate care, and calling back with questions. Signs were expected to be mild and self-limiting.