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Category: Nonprofits & Activism

Tags: petstruthcatspet birddogsthirdhand smokecigarettestobaccocancersecondhand smokebirds

Description: Secondhand smoke affects your pets, too. Cats and dogs whose owners smoke are 2x as likely to get cancer, and secondhand smoke can also cause cancer in pet birds. And we’re not just talking about lighting up in your living room -- though, that’s rough on pets, too. According to the FDA, pets can ingest tobacco smoke residue by licking their owner’s hair, skin, and clothes. So even if you’re not smoking inside of your home, toxins from thirdhand smoke can still affect your pets’ health.