Flea Treat Stories

Flea Treats is proud to announce our partnership with the Garden Grove Police Department in Garden Grove, California! We recently donated 3 cases (36 of our 500-tablet bottles) to the Garden Grove PD’s canines, through the John Reynolds Youth Support Canine Foundation (which honors the legacy of Garden Grove Police Lieutenant John Reynolds). Being born […]

A Blog by April 🎄: Holiday Season is here and so are some of the potential hazards for our furry family members.  There are several websites that have excellent information on a variety of dangerous decorations, foods, and plants that I will list for you to check out rather than restating what they say.  What I would like

A Blog by April 🐶: Dog parks are a great way to socialize and exercise your dog – both physically and mentally.  Unfortunately, some visitors to dog parks do not have a positive experience.  When it comes to dog park etiquette, it’s really the owner’s actions that will help the dogs have a positive experience.   Not only

A Blog by April 😺: I’m used to earthquakes having lived in Southern California my whole life.   Several mornings ago when an earthquake shook my bed, I realized how unprepared I would be if the ‘big one’ happened.  How would I get six cats out safely?  I have two carriers, but I doubt I’d

A Blog by April 😺: I’d considered toilet training my cats, but after researching, I found some vets discourage it. So, I keep ‘panning for gold’ every morning and hope that everyone had their bottoms INSIDE the box. I even keep pee pads in front of the box my Number Four uses because she usually

Keeping Cats Cool In Summer As the weather gets hotter, it’s important to pay special attention to our feline friends. Cats can have difficulty staying cool in the summer because of their insulating fur coats. This can lead to heat stress and even heat stroke. To help keep your cat safe and comfortable, we’ve put

I love to go paddleboarding and wish Carl would like to go with me, but he does NOT like water.  I’ve never seen a dog go so fast in reverse as when I took him to doggy beach.  He was curious, but as soon as he realized the ocean was made of water, forget it! 

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and there are several ways dogs can be involved with PTSD, including helping veterans and dogs themselves: Anyone who has suffered trauma, large or small, can develop PTSD. Be aware, be considerate, and be kind to each other! ❤️

Fun facts about kittens! Kittens are born with blue eyes Many human babies are born with blue eyes, but the color of the iris develops over their first year or two, and they are likely to change eye color as they get older. One of the most fun facts about kittens is that they are also born with

Spending time outdoors with your dog is a great way to bond. Hiking is an excellent form of exercise for you and your pup! Make sure your dog is protected from fleas and ticks – remember the Flea Treats!!! Here are some other tips to consider from the American Hiking Society: 1. Make sure that dogs

Another Blog by April! What’s the deal with cats and catnip?!? Not all of my cats enjoy catnip, but the ones who do, REALLY do!!!   I had purchased dried catnip for many years and gave it to my outside guys as well as inside.  The seeds from the dried catnip grew from the cracks in the

So, our Flea Treats mascot, Carl, wasn’t feeling well and had a trip to the vet.  It seems his distress was caused by gravel in his system from eating cat poop!!!  What is it about cat poop that dogs cannot resist!?!  We found this online from the American Kennel Club: “The Science Behind Why Dogs

A blog by April:  I’ve been adopted by a wonderful female kitty, named Sonya.  She has no microchip and I am very happy to be Sonya’s new human, BUT I now have two unneutered male cats visiting my yard.  My neutered males, Andrew, Chuck and Doug are NOT happy about having visitors in their territory!!! 

We’re lucky to have a Border Terrier as part of the Flea Treats family – his name is Carl and he’s a good boy!!! Here’s a little about the breed courtesy of The American Kennel Club – we feel it’s a very accurate description of Carl! “Admirers of the upbeat and agile Border Terrier cherish

As winter approaches, so does the occurrence of thunderstorms.  Thunderstorms are a challenge for many of our canine friends.  At these times, it’s important to remember that your dogs are reacting to things that are frightening to them, some of which you may not be aware (such as barometric pressure changes), and now is NOT

Thanksgiving is a time for celebration with family and friends, including your canine and feline buddies. When preparing your pet’s Thanksgiving feast, here are some foods that are safe, and others that should be avoided: SAFE TO SHARE WITH PETS: DANGEROUS FOODS – DO NOT FEED THESE ITEMS TO YOUR PETS: When preparing your pet’s

Nugget was neutered recently, and is doing great! If you are not a breeder, which most of us aren’t, spaying or neutering your dogs and cats is important. Here are some facts about spay and neuter that you may not have known (credit to aspca.org, petpedia.co, animalrescue.net, and pawsomeadvice.com):

April and Carl, modeling their Hawaiian shirts – looking good, you two!!! If your dog (or cat) enjoys wearing clothes, consider matching outfits. As you can see, it’s the cutest!!!

If you know any black cats, don’t forget to celebrate them on October 27th – it’s National Black Cat Day! Some facts about black cats: Send in some pics of your black cat – we’d love to see them!!! 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛