Second-Hand Smoke and Your Pet
As the great debate continues over smoking habits and the rights of those who choose to light up, one demographic remains silent with little consideration. Pets are just as much at risk as humans for contracting cancer and other diseases from a smoking environment. If are a smoker, but are looking for a good reason to quit, consider the benefits for both you and your pet.
The "Great American Smokeout" was recently held this November to encourage smokers to go all day without having a cigarette, in hopes that the event would change their habit for good. In response to such efforts by the American Cancer Society, the American Veterinary Medical Association recorded the podcast below to discuss the dangers of second-hand smoke and our pets.
As studies have indicated, pets living in a smoking household are at a greater risk for developing cancer and respiratory diseases. A dog's physical characteristics and type of breed, for instance, can even play a major role in how a pet can become sick from second-hand smoke.
Listen to the six-minute podcast below for more information.
The "Great American Smokeout" was recently held this November to encourage smokers to go all day without having a cigarette, in hopes that the event would change their habit for good. In response to such efforts by the American Cancer Society, the American Veterinary Medical Association recorded the podcast below to discuss the dangers of second-hand smoke and our pets.
As studies have indicated, pets living in a smoking household are at a greater risk for developing cancer and respiratory diseases. A dog's physical characteristics and type of breed, for instance, can even play a major role in how a pet can become sick from second-hand smoke.
Listen to the six-minute podcast below for more information.
