New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2016-0036
Registrant Reference Number: 150117397
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: UNKNOWN
PMRA Registration No. 28743 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Spot On II Flea Control For Cats And Kittens
Yes
Units: mL
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Shorthair
1
Female
0.31
3.0
lbs
Skin
>8 hrs <= 24 hrs / >8 h <= 24 h
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Yes
Unknown
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On August 24, 2015 the cat developed lethargy and ataxia. Later that afternoon the owner bathed the cat (per attending veterinarian's recommendation), then took the cat to the veterinarian, where fluid therapy was given. On August 25, 2015 the cat developed tremors and hind limb paresis. On August 26, 2015 the owner took the cat back to the veterinarian where fluid therapy was given. Later that afternoon, the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated methoprene has a wide margin of safety. The APSS veterinarian also stated with oral dosing younger animals are more susceptible to adverse effects which can include lethargy, ataxia, and rarely tremors. The APSS veterinarian finally stated progressive symptoms after her bath would not be expected nor would paraparalysis. The APSS veterinarian recommended having the veterinarian call for information and calling back with questions.
Moderate
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was considered to have a doubtful likelihood of causing the clinical situation.