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Incident Report Number: 2015-0824
Registrant Reference Number: 140151339
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: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: UNKNOWN
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 2724-803-270
Product Name: Adams Flea and Tick Spray for Cats
Liquid
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Unknown
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Shorthair
1
Female
4.0
12.0
lbs
Skin
Oral
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Persisted until death
No
No
Died
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On November 25, 2014 the cat became lethargic and anorexic. On November 26, 2014 the owner began giving the cat oral electrolyte solution. On November 27, 2014 the cat became weak (does not want to stand, falls over if owner tries to get her to stand). On November 28, 2014 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated adverse signs can be seen with therapeutic doses of etofenprox; hypersalivation, agitation, and lethargy are most commonly seen. The APSS veterinarian also stated it is possible to see trembling hyperesthesia, dermal irritation at application site, rarely tremors, vomiting, ataxia, and anorexia may be seen in cats. The APSS assistant recommended taking the cat to the veterinarian as soon as possible for an exam and treatment (suspect flea bite anemia as one rule out); and have a veterinarian call for information. The APSS assistant recommended looking into low cost care in her area as the owner is reluctant to seek care due to funds.
Death
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was considered to have a doubtful likelihood of causing the clinical situation. On December 1, 2014 an APSS technician called the owner to follow up the case. The owner stated the cat died on November 29, 2014. While speaking with the APSS veterinarian the owner stated between November 27 and 29, 2014 the cat had diarrhea. The owner stated the cat's body was at the clinic and she declined a necropsy.