New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2020-2329
Registrant Reference Number: 2019-US-030410
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): The Hartz Mountain Corporation
Address: 400 Plaza Drive
City: Secaucus
Prov / State: New Jersey
Country: USA
Postal Code: 07094-3688
Domestic Animal
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: GEORGIA
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 2596-153
Product Name: Hartz UltraGuard Rid Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs 18oz
Liquid
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
Animal's Owner
Dog / Chien
Chihuahua
1
Female
8
10
lbs
Skin
>3 days <=1 wk / >3 jours <=1 sem
>30 min <=2 hrs / >30 min <=2 h
System
Persisted until death
No
No
Died
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On approximately 18-Sep-2019, an 8 year old, approximately 10 pound, intact, female, Chihuahua dog, in unknown condition, with no known concomitant medical conditions, was administered 1 dose of Hartz UltraGuard Rid Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs (Phenothrin) via the topical route by the animal owner. Approximately 2 hours post administration, the dog developed a rash on her back. On approximately 20-Sep-2019, the dog developed anorexia and lethargy. On approximately 22-Sep-2019, the clinical signs of anorexia and lethargy resolved. On approximately 23-Sep-2019, the dog died. The dog had not been evaluated by a veterinarian and no treatment had been performed. A necropsy was also not performed.
Death
Assessment: The active ingredient in this product is present in low concentration and has a wide margin of safety in dogs. Dermal reactions including rash are possible if an animal is sensitive to any of the product ingredients. However, delayed onset lethargy, anorexia, and sudden death are not expected. Other causes including underlying cardiac disease, trauma, cancer, and metabolic disease should be considered in this case. No veterinary evaluation or necropsy occurred so it is difficult to assess this case further. The information contained in this report is based on self-reported statements provided to the registrant during telephone Interview(s). These self-reported descriptions of an incident have not been independently verified to be factually correct or complete descriptions of the incident. For that reason, information contained in this report does not and can not form the basis for a determination of whether the reported clinical effects are causally related to exposure to the product identified in the telephone interviews.