New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2016-0080
Registrant Reference Number: 150023036
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: ALBERTA
PMRA Registration No. 21206 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Vet Kem Ovitrol Plus For Dogs And Cats
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Unknown
Medical Professional
Dog / Chien
Border Collie
1
Female
7.0
13.0
kg
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>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 February 11, 2015 the dog developed generalized pruritus. On February 14, 2015 the dog developed hyperthermia, with a temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius (deg C). On February 17, 2015 the owner gave the dog Meloxicam at home. On February 19, 2015 the dog developed vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. On February 20, 2015 the dog developed decreased tear production and the dog's temperature changed to 39.8 deg C. On February 21, 2015 the dog's hyperthermia ended, but she developed photophobia, so the owner took the dog to the veterinarian, where they started the dog on fluid therapy. The attending veterinarian then called the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated Vet Kem contains low concentrations of pyrethrins, synergists, and an insect growth regulator (IGR). The APSS veterinarian also stated toxicity is very low, even in felines and at most, some dogs may hypersalivate if it's groomed and may possibly vomit. The APSS veterinarian further stated she would not expect any risks for fever or Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) though. The APSS veterinarian discussed non indicated drug (intralipids are not indicated in this case and bathing is not expected to be helpful) and recommended continuing treatment, diagnostic evaluation (for other etiologies), and calling back with questions.
Moderate
The APSS veterinarian stated that Vet Kem was not considered to be related to causing the clinical situation. The APSS veterinarian stated that the topical parasiticide was not considered to be related to causing the clinical situation. A follow up was not performed, because these signs are not expected from the products and an immune-mediated disorder or an infection agent is possible; therefore, the outcome of this case is unknown.