New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2016-0042
Registrant Reference Number: 150100475
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: NOVA SCOTIA
PMRA Registration No. 26494 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Powerspot Flea And Tick Control For Dogs Under 14 kg (30 lbs)
PMRA Registration No. 26493 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Powerspot Flea And Tick Control For Dogs Over 14 kg (30 lbs)
Yes
Units: mL
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Chihuahua
1
Female
2.5
7.5
lbs
Skin
>8 hrs <= 24 hrs / >8 h <= 24 h
<=30 min / <=30 min
System
Unknown / Inconnu
No
No
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On July 23, 2015 the dog developed pruritus and started kicking and rolling. On July 24, 2015 the dog developed alopecia. A few hours later the owner bathed the dog with pet soap, then an hour later with Dawn. Later that afternoon, the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated dogs tolerate pyrethroids well and no life threatening signs are expected. The APSS veterinarian also stated pyrethroids can cause a "pins and needles" sensation or hyperesthesia, resulting in reluctance to move, mild tremors, paw shaking, ear twitching or facial fasciculations. The APSS veterinarian further stated that some dogs will develop erythema and pruritus as well. The APSS assistant recommended monitoring the dog at home, applying a cold compress, applying vitamin E, monitoring for dermatological signs, and calling back with questions.
Minor
Signs were expected to be mild and self-limiting.
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Mix
1
Female
3.0
36.0
lbs
Skin
>8 hrs <= 24 hrs / >8 h <= 24 h
<=30 min / <=30 min
System
Unknown / Inconnu
No
No
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On July 23, 2015 the dog developed pruritus and later that evening started rolling. On July 24, 2015 the dog developed alopecia. A few hours later the owner bathed the dog with pet soap, then an hour later with Dawn. Later that afternoon, the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated dogs tolerate pyrethroids well and no life threatening signs are expected. The APSS veterinarian also stated pyrethroids can cause a "pins and needles" sensation or hyperesthesia, resulting in reluctance to move, mild tremors, paw shaking, ear twitching or facial fasciculations. The APSS veterinarian further stated that some dogs will develop erythema and pruritus as well. The APSS assistant recommended monitoring the dog at home, applying a cold compress, applying vitamin E, monitoring for dermatological signs, and calling back with questions.
Minor
Signs were expected to be mild and self-limiting.