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
- Rest-Stop Etiquette When Traveling With a Dog
- Drooling in the Car: Car Sickness or Anxiety?
- Etiquette for Staying in Pet-Friendly Hotels and Rentals
- Feeding Your Dog on a Road Trip: What to Know
- Hotel Room Setup for a Dog: A First-Timer's Checklist
- How to Keep Your Dog Hydrated on a Long Drive
- How to Set Up Your Back Seat for a Dog
- Microchip Requirements for International Pet Travel
- Visiting Family With Your Dog: House-Guest Etiquette
- Common Mistakes People Make When Traveling With a Dog
- Health Certificate Requirements for Flying With a Dog
- How Far in Advance to Start International Pet Travel Paperwork
- How to Ease Separation Anxiety Before Leaving Your Dog
- How to Find an Emergency Vet While Traveling
- How to Help a Carsick Dog Without Medication
- How to Help Your Dog Relieve Itself Before a Flight
- How to Plan a Cross-Country Road Trip With Your Dog
- How to Stop Your Dog From Moving Around in the Car
- How to Tell If a Boarding Facility Is Reputable
- Overnight Road Trips: Where Should Your Dog Sleep?
- Questions to Ask Before Booking a Pet-Friendly Hotel
- RV Travel With a Dog: What to Know
- Should You Update Your Dog's Microchip Info Before a Trip?
- Ferry and Boat Travel With Your Dog: What Actually Works
- How Hot Is Too Hot to Leave a Dog in the Car?
- How to Help Your Dog Adjust to a New Environment While Traveling
- How to Keep Your Dog Entertained on a Long Car Ride
- Is Pet Travel Insurance Worth It? A Vet's Honest Answer
- Leash Rules and Etiquette at Campgrounds
- Should You Sedate Your Dog for a Flight?
- Signs Your Dog Is Anxious in the Car
- Signs Your Dog Is Stressed After Boarding
- Step-by-Step: Desensitizing a Nervous Dog to the Car
- What to Do During a Layover When Flying With a Dog
- What to Leave With Your Dog Sitter
- Questions to Ask a Dog Sitter Before You Hire
- Are Dog Car Hammocks Worth It?
- Dog ID Tags and Records: How to Prepare Before You Travel
- How Often Should You Stop on a Road Trip With a Dog?
- How Quarantine Rules Work for Dogs Entering a Country
- How to Get an Adopted Rescue Dog Comfortable in the Car
- Is Camping Safe for Dogs? What to Actually Check Before You Go
- Managing Potty Breaks on a Road Trip With Your Dog
- Should You Feed Your Dog Before a Car Ride?
- Taking Your Dog on Public Transit: Trains, Buses, and Subways
- Traveling With a Dog After Surgery: What Actually Changes on the Road
- Traveling With a Dog That Has Never Left Home
- Can You Travel With a Dog in Heat? What Actually Matters
- How to Get a Puppy Used to Car Rides
- How to Get Your Dog Used to a Travel Carrier Before Flying
- How to Keep Your Dog Calm and Quiet in a Hotel
- How to Keep Your Dog on Its Routine While Traveling
- How to Make Car Rides Less Stressful for Your Dog
- How to Protect Your Car Seats From Dog Hair and Muddy Paws
- How to Road Trip With Two Dogs at Once
- How to Travel With a Reactive Dog
- Is It Ever Safe to Leave a Dog Alone in the Car? What the Numbers Actually Say
- Keeping Your Dog Cool on a Warm-Weather Camping Trip
- Rabies Titer Test for Pet Travel: What It Actually Requires
- Traveling With a Senior Dog: What to Consider
- USDA Endorsement of Pet Health Certificates, Explained
- Boarding Kennel vs Pet Sitter: Which Is Right for Your Dog?
- Can Dogs Ride Safely in the Bed of a Pickup Truck?
- Crash-Test Ratings for Dog Car Restraints, Explained
- Dog Car Seat Belt vs Crate vs Barrier: Which Restraint Is Safest?
- How to Camp With Your Dog: A Beginner's Guide
- How to Find Truly Pet-Friendly Hotels (Not Just Pet-Tolerant Ones)
- In-Home Sitter vs Drop-In Visits vs Doggy Daycare: What Actually Fits Your Dog
- Should You Board a Senior Dog or Hire a Sitter?
- Signs of Motion Sickness in Dogs (And What They're Really Telling You)
- The Ultimate Dog Travel Packing List (What a Vet Actually Packs)
- Traveling With a Small Dog vs a Large Dog: What Actually Changes
- Understanding Pet Passports and What They Cover
- What Is a Pet Import Permit and When Do You Need One?
- Why Does My Dog Hate the Car?
- Airline Pet Policies: What to Check Before You Book
- Airport Pet Relief Areas: How They Work
- Beach Trips With Your Dog: Safety and Etiquette
- Best Airline-Approved Dog Carriers: What "Approved" Actually Means
- Collapsible Bowls and Feeding Gear for Traveling Dogs
- Do Puppies Outgrow Car Sickness? What Actually Changes With Age
- Hotel Pet Fees: What to Expect and How to Budget
- How to Fly With a Dog: The Complete Guide
- How to Travel Internationally With Your Dog: A Step-by-Step Timeline
- How to Travel With a Puppy for the First Time
- Is It Safe for Your Dog to Ride in the Front Seat?
- Moving Abroad With a Dog: A Relocation Checklist
- The Vaccines Your Dog Actually Needs Before a Boarding Stay
- Why Does My Dog Get Car Sick? A Traveler's Guide to Causes, Recognition, and Relief