What diseases can pets get because of their owner's smoking: useful to know

07.03.2024 10:27

Pets of smokers may experience health problems.

A person should take into account that not only his body suffers from a bad habit, but also his beloved pet.

The fact is that nicotine and tar can cause heavy breathing and coughing in an animal. In addition, the four-legged friend can become lethargic, depressed and inactive because of this.

Breeds with long snouts are at risk of nasal cancer, while dogs with flatter snouts may even be at risk of lung cancer.

Cats and kittens can develop malignant lymphoma.

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In addition, you need to understand that the animal may have problems with breathing, heart and blood vessels, or even allergies, coughing.

Smokers should remember that if they cannot get rid of the habit, they need to protect their pets from smoke.

Do not keep cigarettes and ashtrays with butts in accessible places so that the animal does not accidentally eat them.

Earlier we talked about how to train a dog to bathe.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor