It has been proven for years that second hand smoke affects humans. However, what about our precious furry friends? The quick answer: It can absolutely affect these creatures in a negative way.
ETS (environmental tobacco smoke) releases over 20 different carcinogens that can be inhaled by non-smokers. Along with these carcinogens, cigarette smoke contains approximately 4,000 additional chemicals in them including arsenic, benzene, and vinyl chloride.
Breathing in secondhand smoke can cause a number of health problems for our animal friends. For instance, one Colorado study concluded that dogs living in homes where there is secondhand smoke tend to suffer from a higher risk of nasal cavity tumors and cancer.
If you are a traditional smoker, the best preventative action you can take to protect your pets besides switching to electronic cigarettes is to smoke outside, away from pets and other people who may experience problems from secondhand smoke. Also, always wash your hands after smoking so that when you pet your animals your hands will hopefully be free from some of the toxins. Lastly, an air purifying system can help clean smoke from the air.
If you have considered making the switch from traditional cigarettes to electronic ones, not only are you helping yourself and family, you're also making your animals healthier and happier.
For more information on the harmful health effects of traditional cigarettes, check out this article in our knowledge center.
Finally, be sure to visit the South Beach website for valuable information on electronic cigarettes and all the different products available to you. We are here to answer any questions that you may have about our electronic cigarettes and introduce you to the exciting world of vaping!
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