August 18th, 2009
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You might think that no one smokes anymore but there are still about 44 million smokers in the U.S. Everyone has heard about the dangers of second hand smoke to people but what about pets? Pets are affected, too.
According to a Tufts study, cats exposed to second hand smoke are much more likely to develop lymphoma cancer. It’s also thought these cats are more likely to develop feline oral squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), lung disease and eye irritation. So, it’s best to stop smoking, smoke outside or at least smoke in a room where your cat is not allowed. And, if catch your cat taking a puff, remind him of the dangers to his health. Kelly is a dog columnist and pet writer. She lives in the Boston-area with her three pit bulls and one neurotic cat. |
This is so true, my human mommy and daddy use to smoke around me. Then five years ago, I had an asthma attack. My mommy banned everyone from smoking in the house and I never had another asthma attack… My mommy is happy about that, and she is also happy because when she cleans the house now, it looks clean and it smells clean… Oh, and we have more family and friends that will come stay with us to.. Me and my brothers, and sister are also happy that our fur don’t stink of cigarettes anymore as well..
Mufasa
I agree with this. I can’t see why anyone would smoke around the pets any more then they would around their children. But they still do, maybe someday things will change. I smoked for forty years before I woke up.
Cats aren’t safe around smokers http://tinyurl.com/qdxp3x