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Is Secondhand Smoke Bad for Pets

Is secondhand smoke bad for cats

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As most people are aware, secondhand smoke can cause serious health conditions for people in proximity of the smoke. If you or someone in your home is a frequent smoker, it is important to know that second-hand smoke can also have dangerous effects on your pet. Tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, and 250 of these are proven to be harmful. Studies have shown that 69 of these harmful chemicals can cause cancer. As a result, pets that live in smoking households are 2-3 times more likely to develop cancer. Animals with longer noses are more likely to acquire cancer in their nose, where as animals like cats with shorter noses are more at risk to develop lung cancer. Aside from cancer, smoke can also cause pets to develop breathing problems such as chronic wheezing, coughing, and asthma.

An often overlooked consequence of smoking is third hand smoke, which refers to the burned residue from tobacco smoke that can accumulate on surfaces inside the home. This residue contains many of the same harmful chemicals found in cigarettes and can be particularly dangerous when the residue is caught in the fur of pets. Studies have shown that pets that regularly lick their fur can develop oral mouth cancer when exposed to third hand smoke. If the residue reaches your pet’s skin, it can cause rashes and other harmful skin conditions.

How to know if your pet’s health is affected

If you or someone in your household is a smoker, there is certainly a chance that your pet will develop a health condition as a result. It is important to look out for specific symptoms that are proven to be linked to second and third-hand smoke. These symptoms include:

Any sort of respiratory issues (constant coughing, sneezing, wheezing, or congestion)

Drooling

Vomit or Diarrhea

Lumps 

Skin Sores

If you notice your pet has one of these symptoms, we recommend you visit the vet immediately.

How to protect your pets from secondhand smoke

The obvious solution is to quit smoking. If this is not an option, we recommend taking these certain precautions when smoking at home:

Smoke outside of the house

Change your clothes and wash your hands before you touch your pets after smoking

Purchase an air purifier

Bath your pet regularly to remove any smoke residue

Clean your furniture and carpets frequently

Always keep your ashtrays clean and properly dispose of cigarette buds

We are frequently asked Is vape smoke bad for cats? As vaping and e-cigarettes are a relatively new phenomenon, there is not a lot of concrete evidence to conclude whether vape smoke is bad for pets. When shopping for wholesale vape supplies, it is advisable check the contents of the vape oil. If your pet happens to eat the vape liquid and it contains nicotine or other harmful toxins, it can be very harmful. Therefore, if you frequently vape, be sure to keep vape pins out of reach from pets and properly discard them when finished. For Empty bulk 510 cartridges  Check out Cartridge Supply Co.