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This article is taken from the April issue of Your Cat magazine.


The 2007 smoking ban announced by the government will not just benefit the health of people, but our pets too, says the PDSA.

"Pets are also affected by breathing in second hand smoke, so it's another good reason to quit." says the PDSA vet Elaine Pendlebury.

Research shows that cats exposed to second hand smoke were twice as likely to develop feline lymphoma, a type of cancer that can be fatal, in smoking households.

Plus, cigarette smoke is one of the most common causes of respiratory allergies in cats, which makes them sneeze, cough and wheeze.

If giving up completely is out of the question, there are numerous ways to lessen the affect on your pet. For example, try not to smoke near them, keep all rooms well ventilated and encourage visitors to go outside for a cigarette.


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