Tragically, over 480,000 people in the United States die each year due to cigarette smoking.
Something smokers may not consider is how their habit may affect their furry friends.
Keeping them away from second smoke is vital because it can damage a pet’s health in various ways.
Smoke particles fall onto their fur, and then they lick themselves, ingesting the carcinogens.
Smoking also causes malignant lymphoma in cats (viaAmerican Journal of Epidemiology).
Though cigarette smoke is more damaging, even smoke triggered by cooking can affect a pet’s respiratory system.
