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Is smoking around my dog dangerous? How does it affect their health?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 9 months old | 18.8 lbs

Is smoking around your dog bad? I know second hand smoke is bad for people but I am just seeing if smoking around my dog is as bad as smoking around other people.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 19th, 2018

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.

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