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The
Dangers of Secondhand Smoke to Your Pets
Please, even if you are 'still' a smoker, take the time to read this
article.
There's a bright side at the end of it too!
We were all raised to be polite, and to not engage in behaviors that are
offensive to others. If we smoke, and we are visiting the home of a
friend, we would never dream of lighting up a cigarette without first
asking the people in the room if it would bother them. Many smokers even
extend this courtesy to visitors in their own homes, refraining from
smoking if a guest is bothered by the smoke. However, if you’re a smoker
who lives with a cat, dog, or other animal, did it ever occur to you to
wonder what the secondhand smoke from your cigarettes might be doing to
the health of your beloved pets?
Here are the facts that you need to
know:
Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, more than 200 of which
are poisonous substances, and more than 50 of which are known to cause
cancer. Not only do animals who live in homes with smokers have a higher
incidence of lung cancer and nasal cancer from breathing in secondhand
smoke, there is another danger as well: The particles and residue found
in cigarette smoke sticks to their fur, and they ingest these poisons
when they lick their fur during their grooming practices. Dogs, cats,
birds, hamsters – ALL living creatures can develop severe and even fatal
health problems when they are exposed to the cigarette smoke of their
owners.
Quitting altogether is the best thing for your own health and the health
of your loved ones, but if you’ve tried to quit and just haven’t been
able to kick the habit, you should know that there is now a safer
alternative to smoking cigarettes. It’s called an “Electronic Cigarette
or e-cig” (also known as a “vapor cigarette”), and it allows smokers to
keep “smoking” while at the same time completely eliminating most of the
dangerous health risks to themselves and others that old-fashioned
regular cigarettes cause. Electronic Cigarettes work by heating a very
clean liquid nicotine formula that produces a smoke-like vapor (which is
mostly steam) and it contains NO carcinogenic ingredients. You inhale
the vapor and get the feel and the nicotine of smoking, but without all
of the health risks.
E-cigs have two main advantages over regular cigarettes: Number one,
they reduce the smoker’s risk of developing many of the deadly diseases
associated with smoking, because they provide the nicotine without all
of the other 4,000 chemicals found in cigarette smoke. And number two,
they do not produce any secondhand smoke, so by switching to an
Electronic Cigarette, smokers can better protect the health of their
family members, their friends, and their pets. Although nicotine by
itself does carry certain health risks, the reason 5 million smokers die
every year and 500,000 nonsmokers die from secondhand smoke exposure
every year is not so much from the ingestion of nicotine as it is from
the other dangerous substances found in tobacco smoke. Since it’s the
nicotine smokers are addicted to, it is not necessary for them to poison
themselves and their loved ones with toxic cigarette smoke just to get
their “nicotine fix.” There is now a safer way for smokers to satisfy
their craving for nicotine and their urge to smoke without potentially
killing themselves and others in the process.
According to the World Health Organization, “There is NO safe level of
exposure to secondhand smoke. Making an environment 100 percent
smoke-free is the ONLY proven way to protect others from the dangers of
secondhand smoke.” Your pets are unconditionally loyal to you, so be
loyal to them in return: Keep them safe from secondhand smoke.
If you’ve tried to quit smoking but have been unsuccessful so far in
breaking your dependence on nicotine, Electronic Cigarettes offer you a
much safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. They provide the
sensation of smoking, along with rapidly and effectively satisfying your
craving for nicotine, but without many of the deadly side effects that
breathing in regular cigarette smoke can cause. They might literally
save your life – and they will definitely eliminate all of the deadly
secondhand smoke that is harmful to your family, friends, neighbors, and
pets.
Where can I learn more about Electronic Cigarettes?
Everything I've learned about e-cigs, I've
learned from the
ECF Forum!
I spent countless hours and days learning everything I could...I was, and
still am, a sponge when it comes to information I need to know!
Is this really for real?
YES, e-cigs are for real, and
they work! I heard about e-cigs for the first time about a year ago,
but really didn't give it much thought then! On November 19, 2010,
they made an appearance again, and with 30 plus years of smoking under my
belt, I decided to finally check them out, WITHOUT the intention of quitting
the disgusting habit, despite knowing the dangers all too well!
After 3 days
of researching, I was extremely interested and wanted to order my first
e-cig kit off the internet, but didn't know where to begin because there
were so many choices! On Monday, November 22, 2010, in need of the
real nasties cause I only had 1 pack left at home, I drove over to my
regular tobacco shop to buy my 'last' carton of tobacco cigarettes! I
asked the girl if they carried e-cigs, but to my disappointment, she said
NO....but she knows that 7-Elevens carry them!
Well after forking over $65.00
for my 'last' carton of smokes, I hussled to the nearest 7-Eleven and there
they were....got the starter kit and a box of menthol cartridges!
Couldn't wait to get home and rip the boxes open and try my first e-cig, not
knowing at all what to expect! At 1:00 pm that afternoon, I stood in
my kitchen, smoking my LAST real cigarette, reading all the directions...put
two pieces together and started dragging! This was for real!!!!
I have not had one real tobacco cigarette since 1:00 pm November 22, 2010!
Another best news?...my tobacco shop even took back that carton of real
smokes and gave me full credit! My banner updates every few minutes,
so come back and check it out often to see my body's progress! *smile*
Where to get Electronic
Cigarettes?
You'll learn there are many
great online stores to purchase e-cigs, accessories and e-juice (the
nicotine flavors), but one of the best places I've found is
FreedomSmokeUSA.com!
I've partnered with them
so that when a customer puts 'preciouspets' in the discount coupon
code area during checkout, the customer will receive 10% discount on
their order, every time! So don't forget to use coupon/discount code 'preciouspets'
whenever you place an order at
FreedomSmokeUSA.com! These people are
GREAT....we're all in this for the same mission...to get the word out about
e-cigs and to help as many people as possible get off tobacco cigarettes!
Remember to use coupon/discount code 'preciouspets'
during checkout for 10% off your entire order, every time!
Which one to get?
I wish I could answer this
question, but I can't...deciding on an e-cig is just like buying a
car...it's a personal thing (we all like different models, colors, features,
accessories, etc...)! If you're new to e-cigs, it's really important
that your first impression IS the best, so perhaps starting with the Njoy
that can be purchased at 7-Elevens might be the best place to start.
These are simple 2-piece units with a rechargeable battery and a cartridge.
While using my Njoy, I decided
on the Joye 510 (manual batteries), which you can find at
FreedomSmokeUSA.com above. It
can be used as a 2-piece or 3-piece e-cig, and is slim as a real tobacco
cigarette! I did a LOT of research
before deciding on this brand. I LOVE it, and it works for me...so
you'll need to do your research to find out which brand is just right for
you! Once you really get into this, it'll become almost like a hobby,
experimenting with all the various e-juices, and even growing your e-cig
collection! It's a lot of fun too!!!
UPDATE: I love my
Joye 510, but I have already upgraded to the Joye eGo, one of the most
popular e-cigs on the market today. The e-cig is a little fatter than
the 510, and what this means is the battery will last hours longer, and will
hold more e-juice. My mood and what I'm doing depends on which one I
will use! The eGo is also available at
FreedomSmokeUSA.com...don't
forget your 10%
discount coupon!
Just enter coupon code 'preciouspets' during checkout!
NOTE: It's important
to know that this article and information is NOT putting any pressure on you
to quit tobacco smoking. I know many people who are using e-cigs in
conjunction with cutting back tobacco cigarettes until they find the one
e-cig and nicotine e-juice that works for them! I just happened to get
lucky with the menthol flavor of my first e-cig, and the rest is history!
What have YOU got to lose???
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