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
Articles by Jessica Ennis
- German Shepherd Care Guide: What Actually Predicts a Healthy, Well-Groomed Dog
- Is My Dog Chewing Out of Boredom or Anxiety?
- Are Doodles Actually Hypoallergenic? What the Coat Science Really Says
- Are Huskies Hard to Train? What Actually Predicts Success
- Best Dog Breeds for Cold Weather (And What Actually Keeps Any Dog Safe)
- Best Dog Breeds for Hot Climates: What Actually Predicts Heat Tolerance
- Best Guard Dog Breeds for Family Protection: What the Breed Label Actually Predicts
- Best Low-Shedding Dog Breeds: What Actually Predicts Less Fur in Your House
- Flying With a French Bulldog: Flat-Faced Travel Safety
- Velcro Dog Breeds That Hate Being Left Alone
- When Do Great Danes Stop Growing? A Vet's Honest Timeline
- Which Dog Breeds Tolerate Being Left Alone Best
- Why Does My German Shepherd Follow Me Everywhere?
- Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners: What Actually Predicts Success
- Barrier Frustration vs Aggression: What's the Difference?
- CBD Oil vs Valerian Root for Dog Anxiety: Which One Actually Holds Up?
- In-Home Sitter vs Drop-In Visits vs Doggy Daycare: How to Actually Choose
- Management vs Training: When to Just Avoid the Trigger
- Natural vs Synthetic Ingredients in Dog Supplements: What the Label Actually Tells You
- Is Humping a Dominance Behavior or Just Excitement?
- Play Growl vs. Warning Growl: How to Tell the Difference
- Purebred vs Mixed-Breed Dogs: What to Consider
- Dog Car Seat Belt vs Crate vs Barrier: Which Restraint Is Safest?
- Boredom vs Separation Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel: Which Fits Your Life and Your Dog's Joints
- Doodle vs Purebred Poodle: What's the Difference
- Male vs Female Dogs: Do Temperament Differences Matter
- Pembroke vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Which One Actually Fits Your Household
- Play Bow or Aggression? Reading Dog-to-Dog Signals
- Reactive vs Aggressive Dogs: The Difference That Actually Changes Your Training Plan
- 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 Toy Breed Actually Fits Your Home and Your Vet Visits
- Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living: What Actually Predicts a Good Fit
- Best Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds for Allergy Sufferers, and What the Science Actually Says
- Best Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds for Busy People
- Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd: Which One Actually Fits Your Life?
- Do Goldendoodles Really Not Shed? What the Coat Genetics Actually Say
- French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier: The Mobility and Airway Differences That Should Actually Drive Your Choice
- German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois: Which Fits Your Life, Not Just Your Feed
- 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: Which Body Structure Actually Ages Better?
- Standard vs Miniature Dachshund: Size, Spine Risk, and Which One Fits Your Home
- Toy Poodle vs Miniature Poodle: Which Size Fits Your Household's Mobility Needs
- Can You Crush a Longevity Chew and Sprinkle It on Senior Dog Food?
- How to Fly With a Dog: The Complete Guide
- My Dog Panics at the Sound of the Garbage Truck
- Why Does My Dog Growl When I Pet Him? A Guide to Reading the Warning
- What to Expect in a Labrador Puppy's First Year