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Across the United States, state governments are implemented regulations and state laws that ban smoking in public places of specific types of service. Understanding this, many smokers are making headway in trying to stop their smoking habit and, for most, the effort is supported by the health benefits to family members. By alleviating the second hand smoke in the home, smokers often find this as a solid motivation to stop smoking, understanding it will improve the health of their loved ones.

For families with pets, especially dogs, the cessation of smoking may also be of benefit. Often, we do not think of our family pets as being at-risk for health complications that arise out of second hand smoke but, like humans, your family dog may be at-risk for health complications in aging the longer he is exposed to second hand smoke. If you own a dog, and you are a smoker, this may be one of your driving influences behind compliance with a smoking ban in your home.

Dogs that are exposed to second hand smoke routinely in the home are at a greater risk for developing cardiovascular disease and even suffering stroke or heart attack later in life. This is not to say that all cardiac events in canines can be attributed to the smoking habits of the dog owner, but veterinarians across the country do mark a higher risk factor for early death in dogs that are exposed to second hand smoke on a daily basis.

When compared to the costly expense of caring for a dog with a heart condition, many smokers opt to discontinue smoking cigarettes and other tobacco products as way to alleviate not only the financial burden but to also improve the health of your dog. Even if your dog has been exposed to tobacco products for many years, the ability to reduce that exposure to second hand smoke now may add many years of life to your dog.

Taking your dog for long walks, giving them a healthy diet and finding activities that will build endurance are other ways in which to promote canine health. For dogs with the potential for cardiac disease, or in dogs with other pre-existing health conditions, the use of these forms of exercise and diet are important. But, for dogs who are exposed to poor healthy habits of the dog owner, these lifestyle habits are especially important and can boost the life span and quality of life for your family friend.