Signs of nicotine addiction in a cat?
There is a post on the Reddit.com website in which a cat owner asks: “Why does my cat claw my hand until I give it to him after I smoke a cigarette? He wants to lick my hand clean and … continue reading…
Tag Archives: cigarette smoke
Is burning incense bad for cats?
Yes, burning incense is bad for cats but the reports are somewhat conflicting and more work is needed. Please read on for some more detail! I was reading a book by Dr Yuki Hattari, Japan’s leading cat doctor. He tells … continue reading…
If you live with a cat and you smoke inside you are harming your cat
Perhaps you realise it and don’t care or can’t stop or perhaps it didn’t occur to you but if you live with a cat and if you smoke cigarettes inside the home it is very likely that you will be … continue reading…
Stoves, heaters, fireplaces, chimneys, candles, cigarettes, kerosene heaters can harm your cat
The things mentioned in the title are potential sources of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and a study in Taiwan found that high concentrations of these particles ‘was significantly associated with respiratory disease in cats, suggesting potentially harmful effects of … continue reading…
Is it safe for cats to smoke marijuana?
I’m surprised that people ask the question, “Is it safe for cats to smoke marijuana?” Patently it is unsafe. Come on, there are stories on the Internet and in the newspapers about people who smoke marijuana suffering mental health problems … continue reading…
Vets issue e-cigarette alert after rise in pet poisonings
The Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) in the UK have issued a report indicating a steep rise in poisonings of pets by e-cigarette devices. I suspect that most of the poisonings relate to dogs but I am unable at this … continue reading…
Can cats get cancer from second-hand smoke?
Yes, cats can get cancer from second-hand smoke. Although common sense dictates that this must be the case, a television super vet, Noel Fitzpatrick, says that pet owners haven’t quite yet got the message that both dogs and cats can … continue reading…
Third-hand Cigarette Smoke and Cat Health
Third-hand cigarette smoke may have an impact on a cat’s health. It should be flagged up, at least. Third-hand cigarette smoke is a controversial subject. Some people say it is just the anti-smoking brigade putting out propaganda. No doubt, the … continue reading…
Feline Lymphoma and Secondhand Cigarette Smoke
by Elisa Black-Taylor (USA) Cat Smoking – photo by NoHoDamon (Flickr) Good morning everyone…Today I’d like to talk about a study conducted in 2002 concerning feline lymphoma and secondhand cigarette smoke. The information gathered back then by scientists at Tufts … continue reading…