Is more than demonstrated The damage that tobacco not only produces those people who smoke it, but also to the of his around, The "passive smokers". It seems logical to think if it is harmful to human beings also it for animals that are close and breathe in the noxious air.
Carolynn MacAllister (University of Oklahoma) He has done studies on the subject of pets in homes of people who smoke, and some very unique conclusions reached, that vary according to the type of animal in question.
The Boca cancer It is more frequent in those cats that are in places where, and it is much greater when these cats lead five years living with smokers. There is an explanation of the why this type of cancer in cats is most common: so habits have of licking the skin. This suggests that the beagles should not walk very far, because they also have the usual acuciada of lick their feet to keep them clean. This gesture makes the animal to expose the mucosa of the mouth to harmful substances found in their fur, Hence this type of cancer.
In a study by the University of Colorado, It is demonstrated that the tumor nasal It is more frequent in dogs living in smokers' homes, in those who do smoke-free places. It is more likely in addition if the dog is a large nasal system (long snout) as they accumulate more carcinogenic, While that if they are of shorter snout, they are more exposed to lung cancer. A dog with nasal cancer often die within a year.
Cancer in animals, just as in people, It may be benign or malignant, located in an area or be extended. It is a common disease that also increases with age, responsible for the deaths of pets with over half of 10 years, the incidence in dogs very similar to the persons to be.
To the slightest symptom or suspicion, It is advisable to take the animal to the vet, If diagnosed in time their cure will be more likely to. Therapies are similar to that carried them to humans.
Source: dogs-beagle.com