Smokers who smoke and have pet dogs should pay attention. Scientific research shows that smoking not only harms people’s health, but also causes certain harm to dogs’ bodies. Long-term absorption of second-hand smoke can even cause Dogs are at increased risk of developing cancer.

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A research team from the Tufte School of Veterinary Medicine in the United States found that cats living in an environment full of second-hand smoke had a significantly higher rate of squamous cell carcinoma in the oral cavity compared with cats living in smoke-free homes. Veterinary scientists explain that cats are vulnerable to second-hand smoke because they have a habit of licking their fur, which brings airborne tobacco carcinogens accumulated on their fur into their mouths.

Research from Colorado State University found that dogs living in an environment exposed to second-hand smoke have an increased risk of developing nasal cancer. Typically, dogs with nasal cancer do not survive more than a year. Studies have also found that pet birds are also victims of secondhand smoke. Because the respiratory systems of birds are very sensitive to any pollutants in the air, they are more susceptible to pneumonia or lung cancer when exposed to secondhand smoke.

People with pets at home, please note that second-hand smoke is not only harmful to family members and children, but also to pets. Although pets can tolerate secondhand smoke silently, secondhand smoke can easily lead to cancer in pets. Owners are hereby reminded to stay away from family members and pets as much as possible when smoking.