New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2016-0046
Registrant Reference Number: 150124782
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. 26494 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Powerspot Flea And Tick Control For Dogs Under 14 kg (30 lbs)
Yes
Units: mL
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Shih Tzu
1
Male
3.0
15.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>3 days <=1 wk / >3 jours <=1 sem
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On September 10, 2015 the dog developed erythema, so the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated permethrins and pyrethroids can cause a tingling sensation to the skin, as well as redness, dermal irritation, and pruritus. The APSS veterinarian also stated occasionally animals will develop sores or scabs, and alopecia secondary to scratching or biting the application site. The APSS veterinarian additionally stated some animals are more sensitive to the ingredients than others. The APSS veterinarian stated furthermore signs often resolve after bathing and with topical applications of vitamin E and cool compresses, but may take up to 24-72 hours. The APSS veterinarian finally stated s-methoprene is an insect growth regulator (IGR); primary concerns from topical administration are for mild dermal irritation and redness, usually from the carriers. The owner asked the APSS about bathing the dog. The APSS assistant recommended bathing the dog (could use an oatmeal shampoo). The APSS assistant also recommended monitoring for dermatological signs (if signs persist, have the dog seen by the veterinarian), having the veterinarian call for information, calling back with questions, and completing environmental decontamination (treating environment for fleas).
Minor
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was not considered to be related to causing the clinical situation. Signs were expected to be mild and self-limiting.