My last resource for purchasing the Program flea control ended in April. It just does not appear that this product is coming back; especially when you can no longer find information on Novartis' site regarding the shut down of their plant. As I stated in different posts on this blog; I had used this product for years and was very happy with it. Since I can no longer purchase the product; I went in search of something else.
By an odd coincidence I was gathering up some junk mail for recycling when I noticed on the back of a pet catalog a flea and tick control collar that is supposed to last for 8 months. It is called Seresto and the manufacturer is Bayer; it appears to be a relatively new product from Germany. There is even a $20.00 rebate on the product till the end of 2013; maximum of 2 rebates per household.
I decided to give it a try; if it lasts for 8 months it will be a great value for the price for our household when compared to the price of the Program Flea control tablets. I have not noticed any side effects on my Saints from the collar so far; and I am keeping a close watch on this. We don't have problems with ticks just fleas in our area; so far so good. The only complaint I have so far is the length of the large collar is only 27 inches; which is fine for my female Saints but there is no way that is long enough for a male Saint.
I will post again later this summer on the performance of the Seresto collar. I am optimistic that this will be a great replacement for the Program tablets.
(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)
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