Will secondhand smoke near the kitchen hood hurt my dog's health?

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.

Of course it is harmful, dog's lungs are a lot smaller than ours so any smoke is dangerous to them especially when in a confined space. Repeated exposure to cannabis is also unlikely to be good for the dog's brain. I would get your boyfriend to smoke out the window if he must, or ask him to refrain completely in your home.

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.

No, smoking one cigarette around Bruno will not cause him lung cancer. As I mentioned in a previous question you asked about this same topic, he would have to be exposed to high levels of environmental tobacco in order for that to occur, such as smoking multiple times a day in the home with him right by your side. Smoking one cigarette outside will not give him lung cancer. I personally don't smoke, never have, but if you want to have a smoke, then I suggest leaving Bruno in your home while you have one outdoors.

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

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!

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.