Program Flea Control

I thought those of you who have used, or are using the Program Flea Control for your dogs may be interested in an update.  The plant closure in Nebraska has stopped the availability of this product for purchasing by consumers.  The voluntary plant closure occurred in December 2011; and since then the product has been very difficult to find.  At this point there are only a couple of places left to purchase online; and who knows how long their supply will last.  There are some countries still selling the product; but from what I have seen they are not shipping to the United States. 

There is one site in Canada that I caution people about using.  My experience with them was they took my money but didn't have the product.  They have their own little game going on saying, "we shipped your order, it must has got lost."  They are more than willing to say they will re-ship your order but then you find yourself in the same boat; the product does not arrive.  The basic reason they are saying what they are is to hang on to your money as long as they possibly can.  Once you tell them that you have not received the product, and that you do not want to wait for them to re-ship, you are put in a 45 day holding mode (and that is business days Monday through Friday).  I did finally get my money refunded but it sure was a hassle; that is why I caution about ordering from them.

Back to the update on Program; the plant has been in the process of re-starting their plant for several months.  It appears this re-start has taken much longer than anyone anticipated; they have not even determined when this product will again be available.  Here is a link that does appear to be posting updates as information becomes available.

I have used Program for flea control on my Saint Bernards since 1996 and I have been very impressed with it's effectiveness.  I use the product monthly and year round; that is what is recommended.  It is so easy to treat your dogs with this; simply include the correct dose in their food once month.  Unlike topical flea treatments; you don't have to worry about exposure to your children or yourself by simply petting your dog. 

I am still hoping to see this product available sometime this year; but it is really a wait and see situation. 

(provided by Brandykegs Saint Bernards)