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Consumer Product Safety

Incident Report

Subform I: General Information

1. Report Type.

New incident report

Incident Report Number: 2014-6171

2. Registrant Information.

Registrant Reference Number: 140111787

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.

03-SEP-14

5. Location of incident.

Country: CANADA

Prov / State: ONTARIO

6. Date incident was first observed.

02-SEP-14

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. 26496      PMRA Submission No.       EPA Registration No.

Product Name: Zodiac Spot On Flea Control for Cats and Kittens

  • Active Ingredient(s)
    • (S)-METHOPRENE

PMRA Registration No. 26493      PMRA Submission No.       EPA Registration No.

Product Name: Zodiac Fleatrol Power Spot Flea and Tick Control for Dogs Over 14 kg

  • Active Ingredient(s)
    • (S)-METHOPRENE
    • PERMETHRIN

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).

Between August 31, 2014 and September 1, 2014 the owner applied the cat spot on onto the kitten. The kitten may have rubbed up against the dog after the dogs' product was applied to the dog.

To be determined by Registrant

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

Unknown

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 )

0.417

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

Unknown / Inconnu

11. List all symptoms

System

  • Gastrointestinal System
    • Symptom - Drooling
  • Nervous and Muscular Systems
    • Symptom - Shaking
    • Symptom - Difficulty getting up
    • Specify - Inability to Stand

12. How long did the symptoms last?

Unknown / Inconnu

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

Yes

14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?

Yes

14. b) How long was the animal hospitalized?

2

Hour(s) / Heure(s)

15. Outcome of the incident

Unknown/Inconnu

16. How was the animal exposed?

Other / Autre

specify Treatment and Contact with Treated Area

17. Provide any additional details about the incident

(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms

On September 2, 2014 the owner found the kitten symptomatic. Later that day, the owner took the kitten to the veterinarian where fluid therapy was given for 2 hours and then returned home. On September 3, 2014 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) as the kitten was still shaking. The The APSS veterinarian also stated in addition, some animals exhibit abnormal behavior in response to the dermal sensation (paresthesia) that may be associated with this type of product. The APSS veterinarian further stated if ingested, gastrointestinal (GI) upset and/or a taste reaction may occur. The APSS veterinarian stated cats do not tolerate permethrin and individual variations in sensitivity. The APSS veterinarian also stated signs range from mild dermal hypersensitivity to seizures and signs can develop from almost immediately up to 72 hours post-exposure. The APSS veterinarian finally stated some cats are sensitive enough that casual contact with a treated dog can cause clinical signs. The APSS assistant recommended bathing the kitten (with liquid dawn dish soap and keep pet warm after bathing), taking the kitten back to the veterinarian (if still shaking), and having the veterinarian call for information.


To be determined by Registrant

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

Moderate

19. Provide supplemental information here

The APSS veterinarian stated that the Zodiac Spot On for Cats was considered to have a doubtful likelihood of causing the clinical situation.