New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2016-0034
Registrant Reference Number: 150114344
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. 31367 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Powerspot With Smart Shield Flea And Tick Control For Dogs Less
PMRA Registration No. 31366 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Powerspot With Smart Shield Flea And Tick Control For Dogs
PMRA Registration No. 31368 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Spot On II With Smart Shield Flea Control For Cats And Kittens
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Great Pyrenees
1
Male
6.0
150.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
System
>1 wk <=1 mo / > 1 sem < = 1 mois
Unknown
Unknown
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On August 14, 2015 the dog developed diarrhea, lethargy, and erythema. On August 16, 2015 the owner bathed the dog (with flea and tick shampoo) and fed the dog a bland diet (fed boiled beef and rice), the erythema became mild. On August 18, 2015 the dog's diarrhea and lethargy ended. On August 20, 2015 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) and during the call stated the dog's erythema had resolved and he was back to normal, aside from the fleas. The APSS veterinarian stated if this product was ingested, mild self limiting gastrointestinal (GI) upset or a taste reaction/drooling would be expected. The APSS veterinarian also stated dermal paraesthesia (hiding, pruritus, behavior changes) is also possible and dermal decontamination (done prior to call) is advised. The APSS veterinarian further stated permethrin, a type 1 pyrethroid insecticide, alters the voltage-dependent gating kinetics of the sodium channels of nervous tissue and this reversible prolongation of sodium conductance in nerve axons results in repetitive nerve discharges. The APSS veterinarian recommended flea treatment (under the advice of regular veterinarian, use different flea product, be sure to treat the house as well) and taking the dog to the veterinarian (for exam and flea treatment).
Minor
No significant signs were expected.
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Longhair
1
Male
5.0
6.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
<=30 min / <=30 min
System
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
Unknown
Unknown
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On August 13, 2015 the cat started vomiting and became subdued. The vomiting ended the evening of August 13, 2015 while the cat was no longer subdued on August 14, 2015. On August 20, 2015 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated mild and self limiting gastrointestinal (GI) upset and mild lethargy are possible especially after cats groom the topical product off and ingest it. The APSS veterinarian also stated further symptoms are not expected to develop. The APSS veterinarian stated furthermore s-methoprene is an insect growth regulator. The APSS veterinarian additionally stated dermal exposure could result in taste reactions. The APSS veterinarian stated as well, taste reactions typically occur within minutes and dermal hypersensitivity occurs within minutes to hours. The APSS veterinarian also stated oral exposures can lead to lethargy and rarely ataxia or tremors and adverse effects after oral administration appear within 2-8 hours post administration and appear to last 6-12 hours. The APSS veterinarian recommended taking the cat to the veterinarian (for exam and flea treatment) and a flea treatment (get recommendation on flea product from vet and do not forget to treat the house).
Minor
No significant signs were expected.
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Lhasa Apso Mix
1
Female
4.0
12.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
System
>3 days <=1 wk / >3 jours <=1 sem
Unknown
Unknown
Fully Recovered / Complètement rétabli
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On August 14, 2015 the dog developed vomiting, hiding, erythema, and pruritus. On August 16, 2015 the owner bathed the dog (with flea and tick shampoo) and fed the dog a bland diet (boiled beef and rice). On August 16, 2015 the dog's erythema and pruritus became mild. On August 18, 2015 the dog's vomiting and hiding ended. On August 20, 2015 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) and during the call stated the dog's erythema and pruritus had resolved and she was back to normal, aside from the fleas. The APSS veterinarian stated if this product was ingested, mild self limiting gastrointestinal (GI) upset or a taste reaction/drooling would be expected. The APSS veterinarian also stated dermal paraesthesia (hiding, pruritus, behavior changes) is also possible and dermal decontamination (done prior to call) is advised. The APSS veterinarian further stated permethrin, a type 1 pyrethroid insecticide, alters the voltage-dependent gating kinetics of the sodium channels of nervous tissue and this reversible prolongation of sodium conductance in nerve axons results in repetitive nerve discharges. The APSS veterinarian recommended flea treatment (under the advise of regular veterinarian, use different flea product, be sure to treat the house as well) and taking the dog to the veterinarian (for exam and flea treatment).
Minor
No significant signs were expected.