My boyfriend smokes pot. Is secondhand smoke bad for my dog?

Dogs should never be exposed to secondhand marijunana smoke regardless of whether or not they have heart failure. Dogs have very sensitive lungs, and the smoke can damage them. Given that your dog already has heart failure, there will be damage to his lungs from fluid build up, and he should not be exposed to anything that could make his lungs more damaged.

The smoke can travel throughout the house even if you smoke beside the kitchen hood, and there is the potential Heisenberg can come into the kitchen while you are smoking and get exposure there. Cigarette smoke isn't good for dogs, so to be safe, I'd recommend smoking only outside. Best of luck!

Great question! Yes, it is bad to smoke around dogs. A number of studies have indicated that animals face health risks when exposed to the toxins contained in secondhand smoke. If you are going to smoke, I would go outside to prevent Layla for having contact with secondhand smoke. Best of luck.

If he was not in the same room, then his risk of inhaling smoke is decreased. It is the same risk as a human child inhaling second-hand smoke. The best thing from here on out is to only smoke outside and don't have your dog in the same area when you smoke. If he seems to have an increased breathing rate or coughing, it is a good idea to have him examined by a vet.

Hi and good question! The short answer to this is... yes! Smoke inhalation can also cause health problems for our pets as well. Like humans, dogs can experience compromised lung function due to exposure to smoke. Dogs that have underlying health issues such as COPD, heart disease, lung disease, or who are of the Brachycephalic breeds are more at risk. Please keep Holly away from the smoke!

Prevention is key: keeping Max out of the second hand smoke is the best thing you can do to prevent future problems. Pets can develop the same issues as children can, including bronchitis and asthma from being in second hand smoke. There is nothing else you can do to try to prevent him from becoming ill, unfortunately. Here is some more information you may find helpful: http://www.petmd.com/blogs/thedailyvet/dr-coates/2014/june/risks-second-hand-smoke-dogs-and-cats-31821

To my knowledge there have yet to be any studies on the use of marajuana around cats. Cats however, have been affected by second hand smoke in the same ways that humans are. It is therefore not a good idea to smoke in the same room as a pet. It is a safer choice to smoke outside of the home or out of an open window.