Is Your Smoking Habit Harmful To Your Pit Bull Terrier Dog?

One little known but very real danger to Pit Bulls is second
hand smoke. We know that second hand smoke has been proven to
cause cancer and many other health problems among people, there
is now research being done to see how it affects household pets.
So far there have been some instances where animals exposed to
second hand smoke have higher risk factors for developing cancer
and many other diseases.

These studies so far have shown links to second hand smoke and
nasal cancer and lung cancer in dogs. The longer you expose your
Pit Bull to second hand smoke, the more you are putting his
health at risk. As a Pit Bull owner myself, I feel as though
even a small risk is too much when it comes to his health. As
loving and responsible Pit Bull owners it is up to us to protect
them from every possible danger we can, so why take unnecessary
risks.

It is important to have your Pit Bull regularly examined by his
veterinarian, and if he has been exposed to second hand smoke,
you should advise your veterinarian of this as soon as possible.
In many cases being diagnosed early can save your Pit Bull’s
life, not just with cancer, but with all kinds of other diseases
as well. You should ensure your Pit Bull has regular
preventative care appointments with his veterinarian so you can
catch any potential problems early and treat them before they
compromise your Pit Bull’s health.

If the love if your Pitt Bull is not enough to stop you from
exposing him to second hand smoke, just think of the costs of
treating him, if he were to develop cancer or sickness from
exposure. Most cancers, not all, are treatable if diagnosed
early, but the treatment for dogs that have cancer is much the
same as that for humans. You would be looking at possible
surgery, and tons of chemotherapy or radiation, which over time
is sure to amount in large veterinary bills. Even with
treatment, there is no guarantee of a cure. You may very well
being exposing your Pit Bull to something that could very easily
kill him. Scary thought, isn’t it?

So the next time you light up around your Pit Bull, ask yourself
is it worth possibly losing his life? If you must smoke, go to
an area away from him, and try not to let other people smoke in
his vicinity either. You are responsible for your Pit Bull’s
safety, so why take useless chances with him?