What is the effect of 'second hand smoke' on cats?

Second hand smoke can be dangerous to cats and other pets. Find out what common illnesses are seen in pets exposed to second hand smoke and what you can do to keep your pet safe. read more

Recent studies have shown that cats are at risk as well. Environmental tobacco smoke or secondhand smoke is composed of the smoke exhaled from a smoker as well as the smoke released from the end of a burning cigarette, pipe or cigar. read more

Think twice before you or your friends light up near your cat. Veterinarians are now reporting a disturbing new link between secondhand smoke and cat diseases. read more

The health risks associated with inhaling secondhand smoke have proved to be just as worrisome for cats as they are for people. But unlike you, your cat doesn’t have the choice to escape the environment to get fresher air, says Shera Dickie, DVM, of St. Julian’s Cat Care, in Dearborn, Mich. read more