What Climate Change means for your dog & cat
Climate change and environmental issues are changing the daily health risks facing dogs and cats. This AI-research based site helps pet owners understand those risks — from heat and smoke to toxins, parasites, nutrition, and regional weather — and take practical steps to protect their animals
This website is a companion to the Climate-Smart Pet forthcoming book series by
Paul Michael Privateer, Ph.D.
PetCareAlert™ is a platform developed by LanternWorks LLC, the parent company committed to improving the health and well-being of pets globally through AI-based research , The Climate-Smart book series and other resources.
Heat Waves Are Killing Our Pets
On extreme‑heat days above 32 degrees Celsius, the risk of death in pet dogs jumps by nearly 10 percent, with about a 1 percent rise for every degree over 25 degrees
Rising Temperatures, Rising Pet Deaths
US vet surveillance recorded 146 canine and 16 feline heatstroke cases in just five years, and researchers warn total cases will keep rising as global temperatures climb with climate change.
Climate Change Fuels Pet Disease
A global review finds that climate‑driven changes in temperature and rainfall are expected to increase heat‑related illness and other climate‑linked diseases in domestic dogs and cats in the coming years
Extreme Weather, Extreme Pet Stress
Owner reports from Italy show that during extreme heat events, more than 75 percent of dogs and cats reduce their activity levels, signaling widespread heat stress that will intensify as such events become more frequent
The PetClimate Alert Team
Find out about our mission, methods, and the results of our decades of advocacy.
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