Second-hand smoke
What harm does smoking do to humans? Everyone is well aware of the dangers. In recent years, everyone has gradually become aware of the dangers of second-hand smoke, and smoking bans have also been introduced in public places. However, when it comes to your own pets, you may not have so many taboos. However, the editor of Boqi wants to tell you that second-hand smoke is also very harmful to cats. If the male owner of the family smokes, it is best to avoid it. Kai's own cat.
1. Secondhand smoke brings diseases to cats. A study pointed out that if cat owners smoke, their cats are three times more likely to develop lymphoma than other cats. Research also shows that if a cat lives in a smoking environment for five years, the risk of developing lymphoma will be higher; if there are two smokers in the home, the risk will increase even more. Although lymphoma is caused by viruses, human lymphoma has nothing to do with second-hand smoke. However, second-hand smoke makes the virus more lethal. Cats not only inhale smoke into their lungs, but cat hair also has a filtering effect. , will trap the smoke particles. When the cat licks its own fur, it will swallow the smoke particles. Lymphoma is the most common cancer in cats, with a cure rate of only 50%. In addition, cigarettes may also induce squamous cell carcinoma in the oral cavity.
2. Some cats are particularly fond of items with strong smells, such as ashtrays, smelly socks, etc. So cats once get used to the smell of second-hand smoke. Over time, cats will become addicted to the smell of second-hand smoke. A foreign friend’s cat is addicted to cigarettes and often crawls out in the middle of the night to pick up cigarette butts and smoke them. You don’t want your cat to become a smoker, right? And if cats smoke, the harm is greater than that of humans.
If you have a cat at home and the male owner likes to smoke, the best way is to quit smoking. If you can't quit smoking, it's best to smoke in a place where cats can't come into contact with you. Otherwise, the harm of second-hand smoke to cats is beyond your imagination. Moreover, if cats stay indoors for a long time and are always in this situation, their breathing will have serious problems, so owners must pay attention.
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