Jen Zaranis

Chances are, at some point, your child will meet someone at school or in a community who has a disability. It is normal for children to have questions about people who are different, which means parents should be prepared to answer their questions.  Everyone Is Different ~ But The Same All of us have unique gifts, personalities and challenges. No two people are teh same and this is a great thing because diversity makes life interesting and fun. While we are all different, everyone has things in common, too. All people, including people with disabilities, want to have friends, be shown respect and be accepted. Encourage your child to embrace the differences of others and find common ground, as well. If your child is interested in a popular television show, book, toy or game, chances are a person with special needs is, too. Ask them what they love to do. I would guess they will be happy to tell you.  Types of Disabilities Some disabilities are obvious and some are not. Some peop...

  Upcoming veterinarian appointments can be stressful for both the owner and the pet, but with a little preparation and tools, you and your pet can learn how to make a stressful vet, become a pleasant one. Because stress creates signal road blocks in the brain. Pets are happier when they're started about as a puppies or kittens. Beginning with a calming environment and veterinary team, helps both the owner and the pet build confidence for a life long relationship. However, adult or senior pets with fears and anxieties related to care, doesn't mean theirs no cure. There can still be help. Ways to help relax your pet is a crate or carrier, being placed within the carrier and out using different body parts, such as soothing the sides. These are ways to make it a relaxation for the pet and the owner.  Spraying some calming oil or spray can also help. Slowly building trust in both you and your pet can also make things more calming. #calming #vet #adopt #dog #cat #animal

Here is a quick video about the importance of remaining calm while finding your lost pet.  It's important not to scream your pets name or yell. #lostpets #largcares #jenzaranis #petsafety

Fleas! Just seeing the word makes me want to itch. Fleas, Mites, Lice and Ticks love making a home on the skin of a animal or human and call it their new home to start mating.  Once they have placed up the welcome sign, we start seeing itching and scratching then comes the skin irritation caused by the flea bites.  Some pets have also been known to chew off patches of fur to get to the skin where you can find red, irritated bumpy or even crusty areas where a possible allergy your pet shows or irritation. This is known as flea allergy dermatitis or FAD. Adult female fleas can start to lay eggs within a day of making herself home with a bite. Eggs can drop off the pet and become concentrated in the pet's favorite spots along with flea dirt. Within the eggs hatch, the larvae feed on the flea dirt and then enter a cocooned stage. The cocoons are very hardy and the fleas in them can go dormant for months, having in whichever conditions they're comfortable in. When the flea cocoons...

Animal Theriogenologist also known as Animal Reproductive Specialist today go out and teach animal lovers, owners and rescue group organizations about the world of Pet Reproductive Health. A common question that is asked is "Does spaying or neutering pets really calm them down?" Spaying and neutering aren't a cure all for aggression, but they can cut back on undesirable behaviors like mounting, territory defending, fighting and irritability caused by hormones.  Spay and neutering pet can cause animals to gain weight, but with a healthy diet and exercise can help level out and provide health benefits. Reproductive health problems such as uterine and prostate infections, breast, over and testicular cancers can also help with some medical problems.  In females particularly, spayed females also avoid the discomfort of going into heat as well as the health risks and expenses of pregnancy and giving birth. Pets that become altered have also been known to wander around l...

Pet care cost can be expensive, especially when it involves pet emergencies.  The stress of asking ourselves, how are we going to pay for our beloved pets care can be stressful. Many pet parents once adopting a pet are now considering pet insurance and many insurance companies are now hoping on the pet insurance train and wanting you to sign up with them.   Many ask how does pet insurance work? Just like human health insurance plans, you pay a monthly fee and a co-pay for services or medical event. Some plans may require an additional fee to cover certain medical testing or services. In most cases, these fees goes towards your deductible. When it comes to pet health insurance, you want to look for one that provides you more than one option. For example, you want to look into a plan that offers coverage for sick visits, illnesses, prescription medications, accidents, hospitalizations, surgeries. Some insurance companies may also provide accident only coverage.  ...

Your pet has been overly joyed having you home to provide the cuddles and attention they thrive off of. They begin to noticing, walks around the neighborhood are down, the extra treats that they've been getting are decreasing and seeing that your walking out the door and they are alone more often.  Separation Anxiety or Distress, even if your dog has never had a problem with this before, your pet may begin to show signs. Here are some pointers to avoid separation issues while still enjoying this extra time with your dog. -The key to prevention is to make sure that you are not always available to your dog now. This may mean artificially creating distance at the moment. -Discourage your dog from following you around the house (as long as you are sure they are not already suffering from separation distress). -Leave your dog in one room while you go to another. Leave your dog in the house while you go into the garden. Leave your dog at home whi...