Is secondhand smoke harmful to kittens? How to protect them?

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First I'd like to thank all the vets that responded to me so quickly & fabulously! Is cigarette harmful for kittens ? My father smokes but when ever he does I take Noushmc to another room, is that smell of smoke still harmful ? Any tips to prevent possible harm to her ! Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 2 days old | 6.6 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, second hand smoke is just as bad for cats as it is for humans. The good news is that many many pets and humans have lived with second hand smoke - it's far some ideal, but not a death sentence. It's helpful to take Noushmc to a different room while your father smokes and I would continue doing that. It would be ideal to set up an area where there is no cigarette smoke where Noushmc can live (or have your father smoke outside), but that's probably unrealistic. I would recommend letting your veterinarian know that she is exposed to second hand smoke if she ever needs treatment for a respiratory disease - it may not change anything, but it will be good for the veterinarian to know. Best of luck to you and Noushmc.

Is secondhand smoke harmful to kittens? How to protect them?

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