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Make sure to bring your dog along when you visit Pittsburgh. There are a ton of dog-friendly shops, hotels, parks and breweries that you both will enjoy, not to mention all the green space all over the city.

Most dogs, especially webbed-foot breeds like Retrievers and Labradors, love to jump in the water and cool off on hot days. But movement in water can also heal ailments, relieve pain, and even provide emotional benefits to canines. Read on to find out what’s so great about pooches in therapeutic pools.

A hardworking breed that loves having a job to do, the Australian Cattle Dog has worked as a sheep herder in a variety of dry, arid places over a very long period of time, said Dale, who is also a co-editor of “Decoding Your Dog” with Dr. Debra Horwitz and Dr. John Ciribassi (the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists authors the book). Known for its intelligence and success in agility training, the Australian Cattle Dog is a robust, muscular breed that can seemingly deal with anything that comes its way.,Long days, bright, sunny weather and afternoons made for the beach—while we’re all thrilled to welcome the arrival of summer, some dogs may be more prepared to bask in the glow of warm days more than others. Although these breeds may be more able than others to spend time in the sun, all dogs should be provided with access to plenty of shade and water when outdoors during the summer months and should be brought indoors when it’s exceedingly hot. Because dogs aren’t able to sweat the same way as people, relying on panting to cool them down, they can be ill suited to cope with heat and more prone to heat exhaustion and dehydration, specifically breeds with dark coats or brachycephalic (breeds with short noses and long, flat faces). Steve Dale, CABC, shares the dog breeds that can weather the hot temperatures.

References Close,WRITTEN BYAutumn Madden, DVM Veterinarian I am from Washington, DC, and I wanted to be a veterinarian since watching my uncle on his farm at 8. I graduated from Tuskegee University…,Congestive heart failure (CHF) is when the heart isn’t able to pump blood adequately throughout the body. This results in blood backing up into the lungs and fluid accumulating in the body cavities, which constricts the heart and lungs and prevents sufficient oxygen flow throughout the body. In most cases of CHF, the issue is not reversible. Here are some of the signs that your dog might be nearing a stage where they need hospice care or you would consider euthanasia. What Are the Signs of a Dog Dying of Congestive Heart Failure? There are several stages of congestive heart failure: Stage A: The dog is high-risk for CHF, but has no symptoms and no changes to the heart. Stage B1: The dog has a heart murmur but no other signs. Stage B2: The dog has a heart murmur in addition to structural changes to the heart, but no clinical signs. Stage C: The dog has a heart murmur, structural changes to the heart, and clinical signs associated with CHF. These dogs are typically treated. Stage D: The dog has CHF and is not responding to standard therapies. The dog will require special treatment strategies. The clinical signs for CHF are similar once a dog reaches Stage C and D. These clinical signs that a dog is dying of congestive heart failure are: Coughing Constant panting Issues breathing while indoors Rapid breathing, especially at rest Reluctance or refusal to exercise Easily tired after walking and playing Blue-tinged gums Distended abdomen Coughing up blood Collapse If you see these signs of late-stage CHF, it does not mean you must immediately consider euthanasia. A pet’s symptoms can resolve or be managed at a variety of stages. For example, cough, trouble breathing, and rapid breathing may be treated with bronchodilators, antibiotics, corticosteroids, cough suppressants, environmental modification (air purifiers), and even weight loss.

Grab your pup-corn—this dog Halloween party is one for the books, or the big screens! These fur babies sure know how to keep busy while their pet parents are out trick-or-treating. Who doesn’t love Halloween movies in October, or cute puppy videos any time of year? It’s like puppies in costumes—you can never get enough. The house cam caught all of the action, and it’s as cute as you’d expect! These pups looked like they loved the scary movie and had a Halloween night to remember. It’s sure to be one of the cute puppy videos you’ll remember. We got in touch with the pet parents who caught this exclusive footage, and they have informed us that all these pups do on the weekends now is get together and watch Halloween-inspired cute puppy videos, back to back. We don’t blame them; it’s easy to get on the bandwagon of all the spooky—and cute— movie fun!

Whether you’re taking a stroll through the park or your backyard, there’s a good chance your dog will come across some acorns on the ground. Inquisitive pups may even try to sneak a few bites, but can dogs eat acorns? Or are acorns poisonous to dogs?  While they might seem like harmless natural snacks, acorns are actually toxic to dogs and can cause serious health issues.  If your dog has eaten acorns, this is a medical emergency. Take them to the vet right away.  

Contributed by Jenna Donleavy, traveler and pet parent of three rescue dogs: Knox, Bear & Harper Recently, my mom, sister and I decided to take a girls’ trip to see the wildly popular cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and stunning pastel antebellum homes of Charleston, SC. And since I’d never even think about hitting the road without a pup, Bear came along to test out the pet-friendly things to do in Charleston! It’s safe to say we were not disappointed.