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03-08-2006, 10:46 AM | #1 |
YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA
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| [News] Proof That Your Dog Wants You to Quit Smoking Dog owner Dot Dagless from Leeds had been a smoker for over forty years when she decided to kick the habit last May. Since quitting, her health has improved, but more remarkably, the health of her fourteen-and-a-half-year-old Yorkshire Terrier Winston, has also dramatically improved! Winston was under the care of vets at Leeds PDSA PetAid hospital, and was on medication for a chesty cough. Since giving up smoking, Dot has noticed that Winston is much sprightlier and his cough has cleared up considerably. “His appetite has really increased plus he has a lot more energy,” comments Dot, “and he doesn’t need an afternoon nap like he used too!” PDSA Veterinary Surgeon Carolyn Oldridge, says “Pets can be affected by breathing in second-hand cigarette smoke. Although Winston’s cough hasn’t gone completely, it has improved significantly thanks to Dot giving up.” Another advantage is that Winston no longer needs his medication. Dot continues, “I don’t miss smoking one little bit, and it feels even better to have quit knowing that I’m helping Winston’s health too, as well as my own. The spare cash I’ve got has gone towards buying a new coat to keep Winston warm during the winter on our walks together!” Carolyn continues: “Remember that a pet can’t tell us if cigarette smoke is affecting them, but over time their health will suffer. Why not take the dog out for a walk instead to forget about those nicotine cravings!” USEFUL LINKS www.pdsa.org.uk http://www.k9magazine.com/viewarticl...2&vid=0&npage= |
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03-08-2006, 12:08 PM | #3 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| I'm happy for ol' Winston!
__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel |
03-08-2006, 12:14 PM | #4 |
& Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio
Posts: 8,164
| That's great,, but I still believe she misses it,, every now and then I'm sure. I haven't meet too many that don't.
__________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~ |
03-08-2006, 12:21 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Missouri
Posts: 4,637
| I wish that I could quit smoking so bad but its really hard! I dont do it around my dogs, I either go outside or in another room where they cant get in!
__________________ Heather, Chloe Lynn and Daisy May |
03-08-2006, 03:54 PM | #6 |
Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3
Posts: 17,329
| Way to go! So glad that they are both feeling and doing better now too!
__________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts! |
03-16-2006, 03:57 PM | #7 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gig Harbor
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Me too. If you need a quitting buddy let me know. I sure have cut back tho. | |
04-11-2006, 01:51 PM | #8 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yonkers, New York
Posts: 749
| That's Great Wow what a story. I am very happy for the two of them. I wish I had the strength to quit smoking. Atleast I don't smoke around my 2 dogs.
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04-11-2006, 02:52 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: new york
Posts: 3,168
| DON'T JUST DIE FOR A CIGGERETTE , and don't kill the dog . A breath is a terrible thing to waist .
__________________ Deb and Miss Mini |
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