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
84 guides by Jessica
- 7 Reasons Your Senior Dog Becomes Clingier With Age
- How to Find Lodging That Suits a Senior Dog
- Are Carrots Good for Dogs? What Vets Say for Seniors
- Are Peas Good for Dogs After Middle Age?
- 7 Checks That Keep Senior Cocker Spaniels Comfortable
- Hypoallergenic Dog Food: Senior Dogs Need Trials First
- Usually Yes: Is Corn Good for Dogs Aging Gracefully
- Rottweiler vs Doberman: Which Breed Fits Your Home?
- Are Oranges Good for Dogs With Senior Stomachs?
- 7 Ways to Keep an Aging Australian Shepherd Sharp
- Do Senior Big Dogs Really Need Clothing?
- 7 Blue Heeler Dog Food Shifts for Aging Dogs
- Is Your Blue Heeler Dog Slowing Down With Age?
- Is Your Old Bulldog Aging Faster Than You Think?
- How Should You Use Dog Diapers for Male Dogs?
- When Does a German Shepherd Become Senior?
- Is Honey Good for Dogs Once They're Seniors?
- Is Milk Good for Dogs Once They Are Seniors?
- Is Sauerkraut Good for Older Dogs' Gut Health?
- Poodle vs Schnauzer: Which Fits Your Home?
- Dog-Friendly Checklist for a Beach Camping Weekend
- How to Rinse and Dry a Dog After a Beach Day
- Helping Your Dog Stay Calm With Guests and Parties
- How to Build a Calm Routine for a Dog That Snaps When Handled
- How to Find a Pet Sitter for a Two-Week Trip
- How to Prepare a Dog for a Visit to Relatives
- How to Stop a Dog That Barks at the Doorbell
- Stopping Fence Fighting Between Neighboring Dogs
- What to Do if a Dog Panics in a Hotel Lift
- What to Do if a Dog Whines Through a Train Journey
- Desensitizing Your Dog to Departure Cues Like Keys and Shoes
- What Are Dog Zoomies and Are They Normal?
- Grooming Load to Expect From a Toy Breed
- Road-Tripping With a Dog in an Electric Vehicle
- Why Does a Dog Jump on Visitors? What Greeting Behavior Means
- Grooming Load to Expect From a Deep-Chested Breed
- Health Checks That Matter Most for a Sighthound
- Is a French Bulldog a Good Match for a Flat?
- Is a Miniature Schnauzer a Good Match for a Flat?
- The First Year With a Cocker Spaniel
- The First Year With a Whippet
- What Raised Hackles Means in Dog Body Language
- Is a Border Collie Too Much Dog for a Casual Owner?
- Dachshunds and Back Health: What Every Owner Should Understand
- Exercising a High-Energy Breed in a Small Space
- Australian Shepherd Care Guide: Energy, Exercise, and the Genetics That Should Drive Every Decision
- Beagle Care: Exercise and Scent-Driven Behavior
- Bernese Mountain Dog Care and Grooming: What Actually Matters Over a Short Lifespan
- Best Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds for Allergy Sufferers: What the Biology Actually Supports
- Blue Heeler Care Guide: Raising an Australian Cattle Dog Through Every Life Stage
- Do Dog DNA Breed Tests Actually Work?
- How to Figure Out Your Rescue Dog's Breed Mix
- Rottweiler Care, Socialization, and Training: What the Evidence Actually Supports
- Weimaraner Exercise and Care Needs: What Actually Prevents the 3 A.M. Vet Call
- Why Does My Beagle Howl at Everything?
- Your First Week Home With a Working-Breed Puppy
- Keeping Double-Coated Breeds Comfortable in Hot Weather
- Pug Care Guide for Flat-Faced-Breed Owners
- Best Dog Breeds for Anxiety and Emotional Support
- Chihuahua Care Guide for New Owners
- Is a Goldendoodle the Right Fit for My Family?
- Siberian Husky Care and Exercise Needs: What the Breed Actually Requires
- Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living: A Vet's Temperament-First Picks
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel: The Health Tradeoffs That Should Actually Decide It
- 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? Reading Dog-to-Dog Signals
- Reactive Dog or Aggressive Dog? How to Tell the Difference (And Why It Matters)
- Standard vs Miniature Dachshund: What the Spine Data Actually Says
- Trainer vs Behaviorist vs Veterinary Behaviorist: Who to Call
- Yorkshire Terrier vs Maltese: Which Toy Breed Actually Ages Better?
- Best Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds for Busy People
- Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd: The Real Differences That Matter Long-Term
- Do Goldendoodles Really Not Shed? The Genetics Behind the Promise
- French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier: What the Airway Data Actually Says
- German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois: The Longevity Case for Which Dog Ages Better
- How to Stop Puppy Biting and Mouthing (Without Losing the Bond)
- Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle: Which Doodle Fits You
- Labrador vs Golden Retriever: How to Choose
- Shih Tzu vs Lhasa Apso: The Face Shape Difference That Actually Matters
- Toy Poodle vs Miniature Poodle: Which Size Actually Fits Your Household
- Why Does My Dog Growl When I Pet Him? Causes and What To Do
- How to Fly With a Dog: The Complete Guide