Katy Stublen 
Heat waves used to feel rare, but now they’re rolling in faster, hotter, and staying longer. Dogs are paying the price in ways owners don’t always see until it’s too late. Experts have tracked a spike in deaths directly tied to soaring temperatures, and the numbers are grim. Here’s what this means for your dog and why keeping them cool has become a non-negotiable survival skill in today’s changing climate.
The disease vets say is missed the most sneaks in without drama. Dogs keep eating, keep playing, and by the time something feels wrong, the condition is often advanced. It’s kidney disease, and its quiet progression catches owners off guard every year. What makes it scarier is how everyday behaviors—like drinking water or napping longer—can look normal. These nine signs show how this disease hides and why regular checkups matter more than most people realize.
New York apartments aren’t exactly known for space, and dogs that need room to run or bark like it’s their full-time job can turn city living into chaos. Choosing the wrong breed for apartment life means noise complaints, chewed furniture, and some seriously unhappy neighbors. These dogs are incredible in the right setting, but in cramped NYC living, they can be a handful most people aren’t ready for.
There’s a big difference between people who just own dogs and those who absolutely crush it at being dog parents. The gap isn’t about expensive food or fancy collars either—it’s in the everyday choices and mindset. Great dog owners do things others skip, often without even realizing it. If you’ve ever wondered what really sets them apart, these 12 rules reveal the habits behind the dogs you see walking around looking ridiculously happy and well-adjusted.
The speed of climate change is catching some animals off guard, and their survival windows are closing faster than scientists expected. We’re talking about species that already live in fragile ecosystems now being pushed beyond their limits. Their habitats are shrinking, food sources are disappearing, and entire life cycles are being disrupted. These 12 species are teetering, and watching how climate change is reshaping their fates feels like reading the last page of a book you didn’t want to end.