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
105 guides by Jessica
- Are Blueberries Good for Dogs? What Vets Say
- Which Biggest Hypoallergenic Dogs Fit Active Homes?
- Whale Eyes or Normal Eye Contact in Dogs?
- No, Grapes Are Not Good for Dogs at Any Dose
- Mini Poodle vs Beagle: Best Small Dogs for Families
- What Health Issues Should Cavalier Owners Expect?
- What Does Your Dog Poop Chart Reveal Daily?
- Dog Years Chart: Size and Load Matter More Than 7x
- Dogs That Look Like German Shepherds: Drive Over Looks
- Which German Dog Breeds Suit High-Drive Owners?
- 7 Differences: Golden Retriever vs Lab Retriever
- 7 Rules for Raising Heeler Puppies With Focus
- How to Manage Dog Shedding in Active Dogs
- Is Oatmeal Good for Dogs?: A Working-Dog Fuel Check
- Red Australian Shepherd: Workload Before Coat Color
- Types of Terrier Dogs: Matching Grit to Active Life
- Dog Licking Feet After Trails Needs a Paw Check First
- How Should an Aging Australian Cattle Dog Stay Active?
- 7 Changes in Your Aging Belgian Malinois Dog
- How to Choose the Best Dog Breeds for Families
- Best Dog Food for Senior Shih Tzus 2026
- How to Choose Best Small Dogs for Families
- 7 Checks for Your Aging Bichon Frise Dog Coat
- 5 Facts About Bichon Frise Hypoallergenic Dogs
- What Should Older Border Collies Eat to Stay Lean?
- What Should Cocker Spaniel Dog Food Do for Seniors?
- Yes, Dogs Love Their Owners: What Behavior Shows
- 7 Dog Breeds List Filters That Predict Daily Life
- 7 Truths About the Golden Retriever Dog Breed
- Great Dane Dog: Comfort Plans After Age Seven
- Hypoallergenic Big Dogs: Size, Shedding and Tradeoffs
- 7 Reasons Small Fluffy Dogs Stay Healthy Longer
- 7 Aging Signs Terrier Mix Dogs Show First
- 7 Types of Terrier Dogs and Their Aging Patterns
- How to Tell Why Your Dog Follows Room to Room
- How to Help When Your Dog Freezes Mid-Walk
- 5 Reasons Your Dog Hesitates at Doorways
- How to Tell Why Your Dog Licks Paws After Walks
- Which Different Dog Breeds Fit Your Daily Workload?
- German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany: Which Fits Home?
- Is a Dog Treadmill Worth It for Active Dogs?
- Rottweiler vs Doberman: Which Home Fits Best?
- Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute: Which Fits Home?
- Common Mistakes That Make Dog Anxiety Worse
- A First Week Plan for a Dog That Will Not Be Left Alone
- How to Choose an Airline-Approved Carrier
- How to Plan a Trip Around a Senior Dog With Stiff Joints
- How to Road-Trip With a Dog in a Rental Car
- How to Secure a Dog Crate in an SUV
- How to Settle a Dog That Escapes a Harness at a Rest Stop
- How to Settle a Dog That Will Not Eat Away From Home
- What to Check Before Buying a Dog Seat Belt for a Small Car
- What to Do if a Dog Refuses to Enter a Crate at the Airport
- What to Expect on a Visit to Relatives With a Dog
- What to Pack for a Dog on a City Break
- Can You Ease Separation Anxiety in an Older Dog?
- Why Does My Dog Chase Shadows and Light? A Behavior Guide
- How to Introduce a Muzzle Without Stress
- How to Find a Boarding Kennel With Overnight Staff
- How to Settle a Dog That Will Not Toilet at a Motorway Stop
- What to Expect on a Train Journey With a Dog
- A First Week Plan for a Dog That Is Frightened of Traffic
- Can I Give My Dog Kefir for Gut Health? A Working-Dog Vet Explains
- Grooming Load to Expect From a Flat-Faced Breed
- Grooming Load to Expect From a Heavy-Eared Spaniel
- Health Checks That Matter Most for a Flat-Faced Breed
- Health Checks That Matter Most for a Heavy-Eared Spaniel
- How to Stop a Dog That Chews Skirting Boards
- Is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel a Good Match for a Flat?
- Is a Dachshund a Good Match for a First-Time Owner?
- Is a German Shepherd a Good Match for a Flat?
- Managing Two Dogs That Compete for Attention in a Shared Household
- The First Year With a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Growth, Load, and Prevention
- What to Know Before Getting a French Bulldog
- What to Pack for a Dog on a Long Coach Journey
- Managing a Reactive Dog in a Flat in a Shared Household
- Prebiotic Fiber Dosing for a Giant-Breed Dog Over 100 Pounds
- How to Research a Dog Breed Before You Adopt
- Which Dog Breeds Are Easiest to Potty Train
- Toy-Breed Ownership Basics for New Owners
- Why Does My Corgi Nip at My Heels? The Load-Bearing Reason Behind the Habit
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel: Which Health Risks Should Actually Decide?
- Doodle vs Poodle: What's the Real Difference Beyond the Coat?
- Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle: Which Doodle Fits You
- Male vs Female Dogs: Do Temperament Differences Matter
- Pembroke vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Which One Actually Fits Your Life and Your Vet Bills?
- Play Bow or Aggression? Reading Dog-to-Dog Signals
- Reactive vs Aggressive Dogs: What the Behavior Is Actually Trying to Do
- Trainer vs. Behaviorist vs. Veterinary Behaviorist: Who to Call
- Traveling With a Small Dog vs a Large Dog: What Actually Changes
- Yorkie vs Maltese: Which Small-Breed Body Actually Holds Up Better?
- Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living: What Actually Predicts Success
- Best Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds for Busy People
- Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd: Which Working Dog Fits Your Training Load?
- Do Goldendoodles Shed? What the Coat Genetics Actually Say
- French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier: Which Body Can Actually Handle More Load?
- German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois: Which Working Dog Actually Fits Your Load?
- How to Stop Puppy Biting and Mouthing: A Load-and-Recovery Approach
- Labrador vs Golden Retriever: How to Choose—A Working Dog Perspective
- Shih Tzu vs Lhasa Apso: How Two Tibetan Lookalikes Load Differently
- Standard vs Miniature Dachshund: What Size Actually Changes for Spine Health
- Toy Poodle vs Miniature Poodle: The Size Gap That Changes What Their Joints Can Handle
- Why Does My Dog Growl When I Pet Him? What the Growl Is Telling You
- How to Fly With a Dog: The Complete Guide
- What to Expect in a Labrador Puppy's First Year: A Health and Development Guide