This is a reminder that passive smoking affects pets as much as it does people. I find that this is rarely discussed but it is a form of animal abuse that goes on silently, almost invisibly, in the background. The … continue reading…
Here are some reasons why your cat is wheezing. I would not normally write about medical issues because the veterinarian’s websites are tailored exactly for that sort of article but I have good reference books and therefore, despite not being … continue reading…
In England, UK cats and dogs are benefiting because smokers have been forced to re-evaluate their habit due to the coronavirus pandemic.
continue reading...I am surprised that people use Google search to ask whether passive smoking affects domestic cats. Surely, it is obvious that it does or at least increases the risk of getting cancer. Why should domestic cats be excluded from passive … continue reading…
Most smokers (78%) know that their habit could harm their cats. Both this finding and the one in the title are disturbing because they mean that cat owners who smoke are willing to harm their cat for the sake of … continue reading…
No, it is not illegal to smoke in a car with a cat but it could or, perhaps, should be in the UK because it is illegal to smoke in a car with anyone under 18 years of age in … continue reading…
Can domestic cats get asthma from cigarette smoke? The answer is a resounding yes. Domestic cats are just as likely to be made ill by passive smoking as humans. In fact they may be more susceptible to it than humans. … continue reading…
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…
Is electronic cigarette smoking in the home safer for your cat companion with respect to passive smoking? Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are becoming increasingly popular. They are considered to be more healthy than conventional cigarettes and people hope that they will … continue reading…
