For Dogs & Cats
For Dogs & Cats
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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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!!! 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
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Nugget is now 4-months old and weighs in at just under 5 pounds. His ears are still floppy but are trying hard to stand up. People have told us he must be mixed with some kind of terrier (and we can see why!) but his mom and dad are chihuahuas so we’re pretty sure he
Does Nugget Look Like A Chihuahua??? Read More »
Nugget and Molly have gotten to know each other better, and have been having some epic play fights! Play fighting is important for a dog’s social development – it helps them learn boundaries and trust. There’s no better teacher than another well-socialized dog! Play fighting is probably the best way for your puppy learn bite
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Meet Nugget! Nugget has been part of the family since August 1st and is now 11-weeks old! We’ve been working on: Nugget is doing great on all 3! I take him with me everywhere so he can meet all kinds of people. I let them hold him, play with him, and feed him. It’s important
New Puppy!!! Meet NUGGET! Read More »
In case you hadn’t noticed, this summer has been an especially bad one for fleas! Southern California, and other parts of the country, experienced unusually wet winters with lots of growth in the spring. As soon as the weather warmed up, conditions were perfect for an explosion in the flea population. Fleas love hanging out
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LOCAL EVENT! Come meet the Flea Treats crew at DogFest OC on August 26, 2023 at SteelCraft in Garden Grove!!! This family and dog-friendly event raises funds to support Canine Companions. Canine Companions is an organization dedicated to providing expertly trained service dogs to people with disabilities, free of charge! Flea Treats will be donating
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Braveheart and the Flea Treats gang are wishing you all a fantastic Independence Day!
Happy 4th of July! Read More »
Although he absolutely loves to wear his cute hat, Carl doesn’t appreciate the loud noises that come with people celebrating the 4th of July! According to Google, more pets go missing on 4th of July than any other day. The ASPCA has some tips on their website you might find helpful in keeping your pets
What was THAT?!!!?!?!🧨🎇💥 Read More »
These hitchhikers can be deadly, and right now they are everywhere! Having a routine for inspection is helpful in making sure you cover the entire animal. Pets with thicker and/or longer hair are especially susceptible to picking up all kinds of foreign bodies, and will require a more thorough inspection. Be consistent with this routine,
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Getting your pup used to bathing from an early age makes it a much easier process throughout their life. Make things more fun by having treats ready to reward good behavior in the tub! 🐶 Lather, rinse well, then rinse again. It’s important to remove all of the soap. Have a fun summer playing hard,
Storm looks lovely in this pile of leaves, but it’s not a great idea to allow areas like this to remain the the yard – they’re a flea’s dream home. Fleas tend to inhabit organic debris in areas that are dark, moist, and in the shade. Concentrate on eliminating these conditions. Rake leaves and clean
FLEA SEASON IS HERE! Don’t let fleas get the jump on you this summer! Read More »
Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day.
Memorial Day 2023: Remember and Honor Read More »
How hot is too hot? 85 degrees says Molly, and most experts agree. If the temperature is 85 degrees or over without the chance for the pavement to cool down, the ground may be too hot for safely walking a dog. A simple way to test the ground temperature is to place the back of your hand
I don’t care how cool I look in front of this truck, Dad…this cement is HOT!!! Read More »
Did you know….that the Calico is not a breed of cat, but the color pattern of it’s fur? To be called “calico”, three colors must be present: black, white and orange. Another interesting fact is that approximately 1 calico in 3,000 is male. So, if you see a Calico cat, chances are good that it’s
Eleanor says “FLEA TREATS, YES PLEASE!!” From the time she was rescued, this little princess suffered from seizures. We’ll never know what triggered them, but giving her a flea and tick control that is known to cause seizures was certainly NOT an option. FLEA TREATS to the rescue!! Have you had a bad experience with
YES to Flea Treats – NO to Seizures Read More »
They rock so hard, in fact, that we bought the company! We discovered them over 20 years ago at the Orange County Fair in Southern California and have been loyal customers ever since. They were not always easy to get, so we’d make trips to the Fair every year to stock up. We’re sure some
