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
79 guides by Jessica
- Yes, Corgis Are Good Dogs With Daily Work
- How Can Dog Aggression Training Work Safely?
- Dog Body Language Chart: Context Beats Single Cues
- 5 Signs Dog Chasing Tail Is More Than Play
- 5 Facts About Mushroom Powder for Dogs With Lumps
- 7 Truths About Non Shedding Hypoallergenic Dogs
- Can Huskies Have Bananas: Safe Serving Basics
- Full Grown Mini or Standard Dachshund: Which Fits?
- What to Know Before Getting a Keeshond
- What to Know Before Getting a Norwegian Elkhound
- Dog-Friendly Checklist for a Forest Cabin Retreat
- When to See a Vet About Your Dog's Anxiety
- How to Build a Calm Routine for a Dog That Panics at Fireworks
- How to Check an Airline's Current Pet Rules Before Booking
- How to Plan a Trip Around a Deaf Dog
- How to Protect a Vacation Rental When Staying With a Dog
- Questions to Ask Before Booking a Dog-Friendly Hotel Abroad
- What to Check Before Buying a Collapsible Travel Crate
- What to Do After a Long Drive in Hot Weather
- Why Does My Dog Beg for Food Even After Eating? A Vet Guide
- Helping a Small-Breed Dog Who Is Fearful of Big Dogs
- A First Week Plan for a Dog That Reacts to Dogs on Lead
- How to Build a Calm Routine for a Dog That Is Frightened of Traffic
- How to Build a Calm Routine for a Dog That Is Overexcited on Walks
- Building a Safe Space for a Dog During Thunderstorms
- Grooming Load to Expect From a Double-Coated Herding Breed
- Health Checks That Matter Most for a Deep-Chested Breed
- Health Checks That Matter Most for a Double-Coated Herding Breed
- Is a French Bulldog a Good Match for a First-Time Owner?
- Is a Greyhound From Racing a Good Match for a Flat?
- Is a Shih Tzu a Good Match for a Flat?
- The First Year With a Border Collie
- The First Year With a Miniature Schnauzer
- Using a Pet Camera to Monitor a Dog With Separation Anxiety
- What to Know Before Getting a Dachshund
- What to Know Before Getting a German Shepherd
- Common Mistakes New Husky Owners Make
- Understanding Herding-Breed Instincts in a Family Home
- Best Dog Breeds for a Multi-Dog Household: What Actually Predicts Peace
- Why Does My French Bulldog Snore So Loudly?
- Cavapoo Care and Grooming Guide: What Actually Keeps This Breed Healthy
- Jack Russell Terrier Energy and Care: What Actually Keeps Them Sane
- Labrador Retriever Care and Weight Management: A Practical Guide
- Making Apartment Life Work With a Large-Breed Dog
- Maltese Coat Care and Grooming: What Actually Prevents the Problems
- The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Dog Breed for Your Life
- Why Does My Husky Howl and 'Talk' So Much
- Trainer vs Behaviorist vs Veterinary Behaviorist: Who to Call
- Green-Lipped Mussel vs Fish Oil for Dog Joints: What Each One Actually Adds
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel: A Vet's Honest Comparison
- Doodle vs Purebred Poodle: What's the Difference
- Male vs Female Dogs: Do Temperament Differences Matter?
- Pembroke vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi: The Differences That Actually Matter
- Play Bow or Aggression? How to Tell If Dogs Are Playing or Fighting
- Reactive vs Aggressive Dogs: What the Difference Actually Means for Training
- Yorkie vs Maltese: Which Toy Breed Actually Fits Your Life?
- Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living: What Actually Matters
- Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners: What Actually Predicts Success
- Best Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds for Allergy Sufferers: What the Science Actually Supports
- Best Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds for Busy People
- Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd: A Vet's Honest Comparison
- Do Goldendoodles Shed? What the Coat Genetics Actually Say
- French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier: What the Airway Difference Actually Means for You
- German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois: A Vet's Guide to Picking the Right Working Dog
- 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 Which One Ages Better
- Standard vs Miniature Dachshund: Size, Health Risk, and Which Fits Your Home
- Toy Poodle vs Miniature Poodle: Which One Actually Fits Your Life
- Independence Training for a Velcro Dog: How to Stop the Constant Shadowing
- Can You Crush a Longevity Chew and Sprinkle It on Senior Dog Food?
- The 3-3-3 Rule for a New Rescue Dog: What Really Happens in the First 3 Days, 3 Weeks, and 3 Months
- How Barometric Pressure Drops Affect a Dog's Joint Pain: What the Evidence Shows
- Dog Scared of the Garbage Truck? Why It Happens and What Helps
- What to Expect in a Labrador Puppy's First Year: A Milestone-by-Milestone Health Guide
- Why Your Dog Growls When You Pet Him: A Vet-Reviewed Guide
- How to Fly With a Dog: The Complete Guide
- What Is NAD+ and How It Helps Senior Dogs: An Evidence-First Guide