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Owners quitting smoking can help their pets

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Vincent
Published date29 June 2022
Publication titleAirdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
The initiative aims to give family members and pets the healthiest life possible, including life's cuddly companions as well as children

Residents may be aware of the risks of exposure to second-hand smoke for other people, but it also damages the health of pets of all kinds including dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs and even fish, amongst others.

Pets are at risk in the same way that humans are and to help support pet owners to learn more about preventing these health issues, the Quit Your Way team has distributed information and leaflets to vet surgeries about the health risks of second-hand smoke, advice to minimise exposure and information about the support available should their clients wish to quit smoking altogether.

Quit Your Way offers free support and advice on second-hand smoke and quitting smoking, as well as free Nicotine Replacement Products.

Queensley Ajuyakpe, senior health improvement officer at NHS Lanarkshire, said:"We want to give our family the best and healthiest lives we can, and this includes our pets.

"Many Lanarkshire residents love their pets like additional family members and may not be aware that their pets are at risk of health issues from exposure to second-hand smoke.

"Sharing this important information with local vets will hopefully lead to more residents making their homes and car smoke-free.

"We understand that nicotine...

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