New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2014-6171
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
Domestic Animal
Country: CANADA
Prov / State: ONTARIO
PMRA Registration No. 26496 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Spot On Flea Control for Cats and Kittens
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
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Unknown
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Shorthair
1
Female
0.417
4.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown / Inconnu
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Yes
Yes
2
Hour(s) / Heure(s)
Unknown/Inconnu
Other / Autre
specify Treatment and Contact with Treated Area
(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.
Moderate
The APSS veterinarian stated that the Zodiac Spot On for Cats was considered to have a doubtful likelihood of causing the clinical situation.