Second hand smoke is bad for pets, too

[joeybee12]

London (AFP) - Smoking is bad for pets too, the University of Glasgow said Tuesday, citing an ongoing study into the effects of second-hand smoke on dogs and cats.

Research under way at the Scottish institution has found that pets living in a smoky environment have a higher risk of health problems including some animal cancers, cell damage and weight gain.

"Pet owners often do not think about the impact that smoking could have on their pets," said Clare Knottenbelt, professor of small animal medicine and oncology.

"Our findings show that exposure to smoke in the home is having a direct impact on pets.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/smoking-bad-pets-study-shows-191609016.html

[Human101948]

1. And for owners!

My Rottweiler is up to a pack a day now! My house stinks and their are holes in my carpets.

[Fuddnik]

2. You're lucky!

MY Labs smoke cigars. Expensive ones to boot.


between Cubans and Frosty Paws, I'll be in the poor house.

[NV Whino]

3. My cats don't inhale.

[bunnies]

4. Is there anyone on the planet that needed a study to tell them this?

I mean... No shit. Things with lungs need air. Surprise!