Thursday, October 16, 2008

can dogs get lung cancer from second hand smoke? do they get lung cancer at all

can dogs get lung cancer from second hand smoke? do they get lung cancer at all?
Sophia - i never said i was a smoker (which i am not). i was just curious. who are you guys, the thought police?
Dogs - 5 Answers
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1 :
Dogs can get all kinds of cancer. I don't think second hand smoke is going to cause too much of a problem overall unless you have a breed that has difficulty breathing..short snouted breeds and such. Excuse me all you people piling onto this poster like she is a demon. Number one, she never said she was a smoker Number two, there are worse health hazards to dogs than second hand smoke now and again. Number three: get off your self righteous high horses, not everyone is as pristine and as pure as you. Drives me nuts, people who want to lord it over everyone and be the health police for all.. I don't smoke, but for pete's sake, it's not the end of the world if someone does.
2 :
Second hand smoke is just as harmful to our dogs as it is to humans. Not only do dogs who live with smokers have higher incidences of cancer, but often they will suffer from asthma. It is very sad and easy to avoid. And yes, dogs can get lung cancer.
3 :
The fact that you are asking is very sad. What do you think? Dogs are immune to smoke? Everyone should just stop smoking. You are killing your family, your pets and yourself just to satisfy your addiction. Very sad. I feel awful for any dogs or kids living with smokers. ADD: Ok I am sorry, I just thought you were one of those smokers who is ignorant to any one else around them. And anyone who gave me a thumb down is a smoker who feels guilty they are giving their family cancer.
4 :
I think it's great that you are concerned about dogs health issues. Yes dogs get cancer,all types. They get cancer from many things ,not just second hand smoke.Chemicals and pesticides are usually the cause. My little dog had breast cancer,she also has asthma.No one has ever smoked around her.She did have surgery and is cancer free now.
5 :
Can they, yes. But how many dogs have you ever known with lung cancer?

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