New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2014-6146
Registrant Reference Number: 140125066
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. 26494 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Powerspot Flea and Tick Control for Dogs Under 14 kg (30 Lbs)
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
No
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Chihuahua
1
Male
3.0
5.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
<=30 min / <=30 min
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Yes
Yes
Unknown
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On September 28, 2014 the dog became agitated immediately after the product was applied; so the owner bathed the dog shortly after. On September 29, 2014 the dog developed additional symptoms. A few hours later, the owner gave the dog diphenhydramine (gave twice daily to help calm pet down) and took the dog to the veterinarian. On October 2, 2014 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated the risk is for mild-moderate, self-limiting, dermal hypersensitivity/paresthesia ("pins and needles" feeling). The APSS assistant recommended having the veterinarian call for information as likely other factors are involved as we don't expect these signs and for this duration with this product's use.
Moderate
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was considered to have a doubtful likelihood of causing the clinical situation. On October 3, 2014 the emergency veterinarian called the APSS to discuss the case. The emergency veterinarian stated on October 1, 2014 the owner brought the dog back to the clinic where the dog was hospitalized, given methocarbamol (62.5 milligrams (mg) by mouth every 8 hours), fluid therapy (intravenously), methylprednisolone, and a chemistry profile was run (results within normal limits- no damage to liver or kidneys). The emergency veterinarian also stated a referral to a neurologist was being considered. The APSS veterinarian discussed paraesthesia from the product and that she would not expect signs to be continuing this far out. The emergency veterinarian stated there was no sign of irritation were the product was applied. The APSS veterinarian recommended bathing the dog with liquid dish washing detergent (LDWD) and applying vitamin E to the application site, but again the time frame for the signs are not consistent with what we usually see with reactions to topical flea products. The APSS veterinarian recommended a diagnostic evaluation, symptomatic and supportive care, and calling back with questions.