I was glancing through the November 2002 issue of Reader's Digest, when I came across a small article with the above title. Following is the complete text of the article:
Smokers and nonsmokers alike have had their consciousness raised about the effects of second-hand smoke on humans. But, until now, no one had considered the kitty. A recent study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that cats living with a smoker are twice as likely to develop lymphoma, the most common cancer in cats, as are those in smoke-free homes. Felines living with two smokers face four times the risk. Cats may be particulary affected by household smoke (including fireplace smoke) because they spend so much time indoors and because, when grooming, they ingest particles that have fallen on their fur. Aside from quitting, smokers can minimize risk to their cats by keeping them out of rooms where people light up. Brushing or bathing the cats may also help.
Posted by Valkyre at December 4, 2002 10:26 AM