Investigations have shown that pets are affected by passive smoking or in other words second-hand smoke.

Cats exposed to cigarette smoke are more likely to develop feline lymphoma than those that live in healthier surroundings. The danger keeps on increasing with the time of exposure. With multiple smokers in the house the risk rises even more; up to four times if two smokers are present.

There are 60% chances of dogs living in a smoking home having lung cancer.

Living with smokers exposes long nosed dogs as Greyhounds to twice as much danger of developing nose cancer.

All types and kinds of pets are affected irrespective of their size and age. However, the very young, the very small and the very old are more predisposed to the adverse effects of second-hand smoke.

Passive smoking contributes to a lot of pet conditions as when the smoker expires; the air is filled with poisonous smoke.

Cigarette fumes can have a adverse effect on the blood vessels in the eyes leading to irritation.

Smoke can injure the susceptible lungs in a pet. In addition, the toxic fumes can trigger a cold that can cause more serious, life-threatening conditions in your pet.

As animals have a brief esophagus than man smoke inhalation promptly irritates the pet's throat.

A cat's hair endlessly gathers huge amounts of smoke particles just like rugs, furniture and clothes. The cat takes in these condensed particles from his fur and skin while sprucing which triggers lymphoma in the nasal cavities and intestines in addition to the chest.

Pets can be allergic to smoke too.

The stench of cigarette smoke is awfully unpleasant for pets more so for they have a acute sense of smell.

Allergic conditions like asthma, bronchitis etc can be precipitated by inspiring second hand smoke.

So even though you may be unsure about calling a Hypnotherapist to help you quit smoking, you should seriously consider Hypnotherapy the next time you smoke, because think of the poison you are forcing into your adorable best friend.