Researchers have shown that pets are affected by passive smoking or in other words second-hand smoke.

Cats exposed to cigarette smoke are more likely to have feline lymphoma than those that live in better surroundings. The risk keeps on increasing with the duration of exposure. With multiple smokers in the house the risk grows even more; up to four times if two smokers are present.

There are 60% risks of canines living in a smoking home having lung cancer.

staying with smokers exposes long nosed canines as Greyhounds to twice as much risk of developing nose cancer. All types and kinds of animals are affected irrespective of their size and age. However, the very young, the very small and the very old are more predisposed to the adverse effects of second-hand smoke.

Passive smoking adds to a lot of pet illnesses as when the smoker expires; the air is filled with poisonous smoke.

Cigarette smoke can have a adverse effect on the blood vessels in the eyes leading to irritation.

Smoke can harm the vulnerable lungs in a pet. In addition, the toxic fumes can trigger a cold that can cause more serious, life-threatening conditions in your pet.

Because animals have a brief esophagus than humans smoke inhalation promptly irritates the pet’s throat.

A cat's hair endlessly traps huge amounts of smoke particles just like rugs, furniture and clothes. The cat sniffs these concentrated particles from his fur and skin while sprucing which triggers lymphoma in the nasal cavities and intestines in addition to the chest.

Pets can be allergic to smoke too.

The stink of cigarette smoke is awfully unpleasant for pets more so for they have a keen sense of smell.

Allergic conditions like asthma, bronchitis etc can be precipitated by inspiring second hand smoke.

So even though you may be unsure about calling a Hypnotherapist to help you stop smoking, you should seriously consider Hypnosis the next time you smoke, because think of the poison you are forcing into your irreplaceable best friend. David is a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist and is the author of 4u4life Hypnotherapy Essex. You can find more information at 4u4life.co.uk.