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by Louise M. Penery on 04 August 2011 - 21:08
Louise, thanks for that, it is really interesting, the bit about giving up smoking too, as I know quite a few smokers who would love to give it up but can't..
I worry about the effect of second- and third-hand smoke where smokers may possibly compromise the health of their dogs, friends, and family members. My own father was a heavy smoker of unfiltered Camels and developed emphysema in his 60s before his early death.
It is said that nicotine is more addictive than heroine.
I worry about the effect of second- and third-hand smoke where smokers may possibly compromise the health of their dogs, friends, and family members. My own father was a heavy smoker of unfiltered Camels and developed emphysema in his 60s before his early death.
It is said that nicotine is more addictive than heroine.
by Abby Normal on 05 August 2011 - 16:08
I too have often wondered of the effect of passive smoking on dogs. Of course, it is always going to be impossible to tell whether a cancer that develops is related or not. Same with your mini-strokes (sorry to hear that), who can tell? It may have happened if your Dad had never smoked.
My MIL is 85, and has smoked all her life with no ill effects at all. Who would credit that? A friend of mine (no-one in the household smoked) died aged 35 from cancer. So much we don't know.......
One thing is sure, smoking is no good for anybody, and it would be great if Anipryl could help people givve it up. I don't think the government would be happy if it was successful though, the lost revenue would be huge.
My MIL is 85, and has smoked all her life with no ill effects at all. Who would credit that? A friend of mine (no-one in the household smoked) died aged 35 from cancer. So much we don't know.......
One thing is sure, smoking is no good for anybody, and it would be great if Anipryl could help people givve it up. I don't think the government would be happy if it was successful though, the lost revenue would be huge.
by uvw on 08 August 2011 - 15:08
has anyone looked into vit b12? it's often recommended for people with dementia or those predisposed to dementia.
by Louise M. Penery on 08 August 2011 - 17:08
The point I wished to make is that we often have to spend non-discretionary funds on our senior pets. My dog had only gone to the vet for rabies vaccines (now, I have a rabies titer for him--to avoid vaccinosis) and hip /elbow xrays (prelims, SV and OFA). No previous blood work, surgery, or anesthesia. I commend those of us who are willing to walk the extra mile for our elderly pets.
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