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To put it bluntly, vaping around an animal can be dangerous. Even if you don’t have a cat, dog, or bird of your own, you’ve probably been around someone else’s cat, dog, or bird. When your buddy gets caught up in conversation and forgets to lock up his cat, dog, or bird, what do you do? You awkwardly pet it for a few seconds until it starts to look angry and flees across the room. And that’s why it’s dangerous to vape around cats and dogs.

Reasons You Shouldn’t Vape around Your Furry Friends

Even though vaping is a lot safer for you than smoking, a cat or dog may not understand that. Not vaping around your kids and animals have similar reasoning. Limited research studies have looked at the effect of e-cigarettes on pets, but we know that cats and dogs, who are much more sensitive to chemicals than adult humans, are harmed when exposed to e-cigarette vapours.

Another study found that other potential toxic effects include cell damage to the lung and olfactory epithelium, reduced immune response to both vaccination and infectious agents, reduced fertility and general health. Thus, your pets should not eat or drink anything in the same room as you vape. The vapours get on you and the floor; you don’t want your pet to eat any residual nicotine-based liquid.

Symptoms of Vape Poisoning

If you haven’t been attentive to whether your pets are around you when you vape, then there is no need to worry. Watch out for these signs the next time you turn on your e-cig:

• Agitation 

• Chemical Burns

• Digestive problems

• Drooling

• Increased heart rate

• Nausea

• Vomiting

Nicotine is an upper, so you shouldn’t be surprised if your pet is suddenly more active or belligerent towards others.

Just Exactly How Toxic Is Nicotine to Animals?

Nicotine can be found in many e-liquids, but not all of them. When you’re vaping to quit smoking, nicotine is present. This chemical is a stimulant that increases heart rate and interferes with nervous system functions. 

Smaller bodies and faster heart rates mean that pets are much more sensitive to the effects of nicotine. Any nicotine product is dangerous to pets, and due to their high concentrations of nicotine, e-liquids are especially dangerous.

For these reasons, your pet (cat, dog, or other fuzzy friends) should never be exposed to any e-liquid containing nicotine. Even small doses of nicotine have been shown to have a toxic effect on animals. And don’t leave any bottles of juice lying around—if they smell it, they’ll drink it!

In general, cats and dogs have smaller lung capacities than humans, making them more sensitive to inhaled irritants. Furthermore, their respiratory systems have less-developed mechanisms than humans, making them more vulnerable to potential side effects. 

Additionally, most pets have faster breathing rates, which means they inhale vapour faster if they are stressed out. If your pet has incidences of airway inflammation, asthma, or is genetically predisposed to respiratory illnesses, there is a higher risk of lung damage from vaping. In addition, pets with allergies are more likely to react negatively to vaping.

In terms of smell, animals are more reactive since they have much more powerful senses than people do. Their reactions cannot be ignored. You may have been oblivious to this before, but your pet can be harmed by vaping. Not only do e-cigarettes give off flavours, but their vapours are also toxic for animals.

The Inconvenient Conclusion

Here’s our final piece of advice on the matter: Don’t vape around your pets, and don’t vape indoors if you own them (or if they’re visiting). Before you vape with your pets around, ask your vet or a pet pharmacist about the risks. Contact your vet immediately if they show any signs of allergic reactions to your e-cigarette smoke. Remember—vape responsibly.

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