Reviewer
Jessica Ennis, DVM, CVA
Section Head and Clinical Assistant Professor, Primary Care, Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, Rowan University · Harrison Township, NJ
Primary care veterinarian with more than a decade of Greater Philadelphia practice experience. Her focus includes preventive medicine, behavioral health, low-stress handling, and client partnership.
Areas of focus
- small-animal primary and preventive care
- canine behavioral health
- low-stress handling
67 guides by Jessica
- Yes: Strawberries Are Good for Older Dogs in Small Portions
- 7 Dog Boarding vs House Sitting Differences
- 7 Cute Fluffy Dogs and What Their Coats Need
- 5 Ways a Dog Kennel With Dog House Comforts
- Dog Kennel With Roof Gives Shade and Calm Cover
- Senior vs Adult Food for French Bulldog Health
- 7 Checks Big Fluffy Dogs Need in Senior Years
- Sometimes: Pheromone Diffusers May Help Dogs Settle
- Cavalier vs Pug: Which Lap Dog Fits Your Home?
- Dog Recovery Suit: Kinder Than a Cone for Seniors?
- How to Keep Your Dog Calm in the Airport
- Shih Tzu Dog Aging Well: Eye, Teeth and Coat Care First
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier Food: Keeping Seniors Strong
- How to Quiet a Dog Barking at Nothing at Night
- 5 Reasons Dogs Lick the Floor Before Resting
- How to Help an Older Dog Waking Up at Night
- What a Play Bow Means in Dog Body Language
- A First Week Plan for a Dog That Snaps When Handled
- How to Compare Dog Boarding Cancellation Policies Without the Last-Minute Panic
- How to Find a Pet Taxi for Airport Transfers
- How to Prepare a Dog for an Overnight Ferry Crossing
- How to Travel With a Dog Between the United States and Canada
- What Turning the Head Away Means in Dog Body Language
- A First Week Plan for a Dog That Panics at Fireworks
- Why Your Dog Howls When You Sing or Play Music
- What a Slow Blink Means in Dog Body Language
- A First Week Plan for a Dog That Cannot Settle in the Evening
- Health Checks That Matter Most for a Giant Breed
- Is a Miniature Schnauzer a Good Match for a First-Time Owner?
- Is a Whippet a Good Match for a First-Time Owner?
- Keeping an Anxious Dog Calm During Holiday Gatherings
- The First Year With a Jack Russell Terrier
- The First Year With a Shih Tzu
- What to Know Before Getting a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- What to Know Before Getting a Golden Retriever
- What to Know Before Getting a Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Why Does a Dog Pace at Dusk?
- Why Flooding Backfires (and What to Do Instead)
- Are Pit Bull-Type Dogs Good With Kids? An Honest Look
- Giant-Breed Ownership: What to Know Before You Commit
- Best Dog Breeds for Homes That Already Have Cats
- When Do French Bulldogs Calm Down?
- When Do Labradors Calm Down and Mature?
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel: Which One Fits Your Life?
- Doodle vs Purebred Poodle: What's the Difference
- German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois: Which One Actually Fits Your Life?
- Male vs Female Dogs: Do Temperament Differences Actually Matter?
- Pembroke vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Which One Actually Fits Your House?
- Play Bow or Aggression? Reading Dog-to-Dog Signals
- Reactive Dog vs Aggressive Dog: How to Tell Which One You're Living With
- Standard vs Miniature Dachshund: Choosing by Spine Risk, Not Just Size
- Trainer, Behaviorist, or Veterinary Behaviorist? How to Pick the Right Call
- Traveling With a Small Dog vs a Large Dog: What Actually Changes
- Yorkshire Terrier vs Maltese: Which Toy Breed Actually Fits Your Life
- The Real Test for an Apartment Dog Isn't Size
- Best Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds for Allergy Sufferers
- Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd: The Question I Actually Get Asked
- Do Goldendoodles Really Not Shed? What the Coat Genes Actually Determine
- French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier: Which Flat-Faced Breed Should You Actually Choose?
- How to Stop Puppy Biting and Mouthing
- Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle: Which Doodle Fits You
- Labrador vs Golden Retriever: How to Choose
- Shih Tzu vs Lhasa Apso: How to Tell Them Apart and Choose Between Them
- Toy Poodle vs Miniature Poodle: Which Size Actually Fits Your Life
- Why Does My Dog Growl When I Pet Him? What the Rumble Means
- How to Fly With a Dog: The Complete Guide
- What to Expect in a Labrador Puppy's First Year