Passive smoking endangers pets Cigarette smoke is not only massively harmful to humans, but also to dogs, cats and birds. The health consequences are far-reaching. You have a stupid habit: smoking. But you want to keep your beloved four-legged friend out of it and therefore puff on the balcony or open the window. Bad news: Unfortunately, this is not enough. Pets not only inhale the smoke, but also lick toxic residues from their fur. The consequences often only become apparent years later – by then it is often too late. Cats are hit particularly hard Cats that live with smokers and are exposed to more than one pack of cigarettes a day are three times more likely to develop lymphomas. This is ... [Read more]