{"id":1731,"date":"2021-06-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=1731"},"modified":"2021-06-03T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T08:00:00","slug":"not-just-smoke-and-mirrors-vape-safety-around-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/not-just-smoke-and-mirrors-vape-safety-around-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Not Just Smoke and Mirrors: Vape Safety Around Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We all are pretty aware of significant hazards to our furry families. Most pet owners know that cars can kill and that they shouldn\u2019t feed chocolate to their dogs. When it comes to pet safety, though, it\u2019s often those common household items that are a part of our everyday lives that we forget can be dangerous that pose the biggest risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care<\/a> wants our clients to know that vape safety around pets is essential. This increasingly common household item is becoming more and more implicated in veterinary toxicities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Vaping is Not For Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While vaping may seem like a healthier alternative to smoking, it is not without risk. E-cigarettes indeed still contain potentially dangerous ingredients that pose a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not any different for our pets. While your dog or cat is not likely to be directly inhaling (most) of the vapors, vaping around them may expose them to toxic chemicals like formaldehyde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest concern regarding vaping and pets, though, is that those who vape have cartridges around that may end up in the mouth of a curious pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicotine concentration in the e-juice of a vape cartridge is much higher than a cigarette. Ingestion of e-juice can result in nicotine poisoning<\/a>. Symptoms may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n