New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2018-6952
Registrant Reference Number: 180006406
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
Pug
1
Female
7.0
20.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On January 10, 2018 the dog developed symptoms. On January 11, 2018 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated that permethrins and pyrethroids can cause a tingling sensation to the skin, as well as redness, dermal irritation, and pruritus and that occasionally animals will develop sores or scabs, and alopecia secondary to scratching or biting the application site. The APSS veterinarian also stated that some animals are more sensitive to the ingredients than others, and may experience rolling, hiding, vocalization, clingy behavior, lethargy, panting, reluctance to move, or have an abnormal gait (ex. take a few steps, stop, sit down and turn quickly toward their tail). The APSS veterinarian further stated that signs often resolve after bathing and with topical applications of vitamin E and cool compresses, but may take up to 24-72 hours and that oral exposures can lead to hypersalivation, vomiting, and diarrhea. The APSS veterinarian continued by stating that s-methoprene is an insect growth regulator (IGR) and that the primary concerns from topical administration are for mild dermal irritation and redness, usually from the carriers. Finally, the APSS veterinarian stated that the signs these dogs are having are not totally consistent. The APSS assistant recommended the owner bathe the dog and call back with questions.
Minor
Signs were expected to be mild and self-limiting.
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Chihuahua
1
Male
9.0
12.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On January 10, 2018 the dog developed symptoms. On January 11, 2018 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated that permethrins and pyrethroids can cause a tingling sensation to the skin. The APSS veterinarian also stated that some animals are more sensitive to the ingredients than others, and may experience rolling, hiding, vocalization, clingy behavior, lethargy, panting, reluctance to move, or have an abnormal gait (ex. take a few steps, stop, sit down and turn quickly toward their tail). The APSS veterinarian further stated that 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 continued by stating that s-methoprene is an insect growth regulator (IGR) and that the primary concerns from topical administration are for mild dermal irritation and redness, usually from the carriers. Finally, the APSS veterinarian stated that the signs these dogs are having are not totally consistent. The APSS assistant recommended the owner bathe the dog, take the dog to a veterinarian (if ataxia continues), and to call back with questions.
Moderate
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was considered to have a not related likelihood of causing the clinical situation.
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Chihuahua
1
Female
1.0
10.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On January 10, 2018 the dog developed symptoms. On January 11, 2018 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated that permethrins and pyrethroids can cause a tingling sensation to the skin. The APSS veterinarian also stated that some animals are more sensitive to the ingredients than others, and may experience rolling, hiding, vocalization, clingy behavior, lethargy, panting, reluctance to move, or have an abnormal gait (ex. take a few steps, stop, sit down and turn quickly toward their tail). The APSS veterinarian further stated that 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 continued by stating that s-methoprene is an insect growth regulator (IGR) and that the primary concerns from topical administration are for mild dermal irritation and redness, usually from the carriers. Finally, the APSS veterinarian stated that the signs these dogs are having are not totally consistent. The APSS assistant recommended the owner take the dog to a veterinarian (if signs continue) and have the veterinarian call for information.
Moderate
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was considered to have a not related likelihood of causing the clinical situation.
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Chihuahua
1
Female
3.0
8.0
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown/Inconnu
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On January 10, 2018 the dog developed symptoms. On January 11, 2018 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated that permethrins and pyrethroids can cause a tingling sensation to the skin. The APSS veterinarian also stated that some animals are more sensitive to the ingredients than others, and may experience rolling, hiding, vocalization, clingy behavior, lethargy, panting, reluctance to move, or have an abnormal gait (ex. take a few steps, stop, sit down and turn quickly toward their tail). The APSS veterinarian further stated that 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 continued by stating that s-methoprene is an insect growth regulator (IGR) and that the primary concerns from topical administration are for mild dermal irritation and redness, usually from the carriers. Finally, the APSS veterinarian stated that the signs these dogs are having are not totally consistent. The APSS assistant recommended the owner clean the dog's ears (with liquid dish washing soap (LDWS)).
Minor
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was considered to have a not related likelihood of causing the clinical situation.