Jump to full article: San Francisco Chronicle blogs, 2009-04-14
Intro: The American Legacy Foundation is challenging pet parents to quit smoking during the month of April, which is also Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Research shows there are no safe levels of exposure to secondhand smoke for humans -- and that goes for animals as well. One new study reveals that nearly 30 percent of pets live in a home with at least one smoker. . . .
According to a study published in the February 2009 edition of Tobacco Control, 28 percent of pet owners who smoke reported that knowing about the dangers of secondhand smoke to their pets would help motivate them to try to quit smoking.
To better protect our pets, the American Legacy Foundation and ASPCA recommend that smokers "take it outside" when they light up. The foundation also provides resources to support smokers in their decision to quit, including BecomeAnEX.org, an interactive website with free tools and tips to help smokers develop a personalized plan for kicking the habit -- for good!
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