Smoking and Vaping and the Hazards they Create for Our Pets
Release Date: 06/26/2021
Understanding, Identifying, and Coping with Canine Stress
The Woof Meow Show
In this episode of The Woof Meow Show from October 9th, 2021, Kate and Don discuss Don’s article, Understanding, Identifying, and Coping with Canine Stress, published in the July 2021 issue of BARKS from the Guild and at https://barksfromtheguild.com/article/understanding-identifying-and-coping-with-canine-stress/
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Cold Weather and Holiday Tips for Pets-2021
The Woof Meow Show
Kate and Don discuss the change in the seasons and how reduced daylight, lower temperatures, snow, and ice, and the holidays affect our pets. Tune in and learn how you can keep your pet safe and happy in the cold, dark, icy, and festive months of winter.
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Podcast – The 14th Annual Fundraiser for the EAAA Furry Friends Food Bank
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In this episode of The Woof Meow Show from October 30th, 2021, Don talks with Kelly Adams and Mike Trafton of the Eastern Area Agency on Aging (EAAA) about the Furry Friends Food Bank and the 14th annual fundraiser sponsored by Green Acres Kennel Shop, The Woof Meow Show, and ForceFreePets. Click here to donate to the Furry Friends Food Bank – https://www.greenacres-donate.com
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Podcast – The 14th Annual Fundraiser for the EAAA Furry Friends Food Bank
The Woof Meow Show
In this episode of The Woof Meow Show from October 30th, 2021, Don talks with Kelly Adams and Mike Trafton of the Eastern Area Agency on Aging (EAAA) about the Furry Friends Food Bank and the 14th annual fundraiser sponsored by Green Acres Kennel Shop, The Woof Meow Show, and ForceFreePets. Click here to donate to the Furry Friends Food Bank – https://www.greenacres-donate.com
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WoofMeowShow-2021-10-02-Things to Consider When Leaving Your Pet in the Care of Someone Else
The Woof Meow Show
Sometimes, life happens, and it becomes necessary for us to leave our furry companions in the care of someone else. This show addresses things you need to consider whenever leaving your pet in someone else's care. It also indicates the information you need to provide to those caring for your pet.
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Holiday Pet Portraits with Deb Bell from Bell’s Furry Friends Photography
The Woof Meow Show
Don interviews Debra Bell from Bell’s Furry Friends Photography, discussing how Deb came to specialize in the photography of people and their pets. We also discuss the 12th annual Holiday Pet Portraits, a joint event of Green Acres Kennel Shop and Bell’s Furry Friends Photography that benefits the Eastern Area Agency on Aging Furry Friends Food Bank.
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The Bangor Humane Society’s & the 28th Annual Paws on Parade-2OCT21
The Woof Meow Show
In this episode of The Woof Meow Show from August 14th, 2021, Don talks with Suzan Prendergast and Kathryn Ravenscraft from the Bangor Humane Society about the 28th annual Paws on Parade. They talk about the mission of the Humane Society, how the pandemic has affected their operations, and how you can participate in Paws on Parade on Saturday, October 2nd starting at 9 AM at Husson University. FMI - https://donations.bangorhumane.org/event/paws-goes-to-woofstock/e336617
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Vital Essentials Pet Food-Part 2-The Products-24JUL21
The Woof Meow Show
In this episode of The Woof Meow Show from July 24th, 2021, Kate and Don are again speaking with Joey Weichmann & Leslie Durocher about Vital Essentials pet food.
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Vital Essentials Pet Food-Part 1-The Company-17JUL21
The Woof Meow Show
In this episode of The Woof Meow Show from July 17th, 2021, Kate and Don talk with Joey Weichmann & Leslie Durocher of the Carnivore Meat Company, the makers of Vital Essentials pet food.
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Vital Essentials Pet Food-Part 1-The Company-17JUL21
The Woof Meow Show
In this episode of The Woof Meow Show from July 17th, 2021, Kate and Don talk with Joey Weichmann & Leslie Durocher of the Carnivore Meat Company, the makers of Vital Essentials pet food.
info_outlineIn this episode of The Woof Meow Show from Don talks with Roxane Dubay, a Public Health Educator/Tobacco Specialist from Bangor Public Health and Community Services, and Dr. Mark Hanks, a veterinarian from Kindred Spirits Veterinary clinic in Orrington, about second and third-hand smoke, nicotine, vape and e-pens, marijuana and the hazard these products pose to our pets.
An article on Don's blog at http://bit.ly/Pets-Nicotine-APR21 provides additional information and links on this topic.
Contact Info
Roxane Dubay
Public Health Educator/Tobacco Specialist
Bangor Public Health and Community Services
103 Texas Avenue
Bangor, Maine 04401
Office: 207-992-4531
Fax: 207-945-3348
www.BangorPublicHealth.org
[email protected]
Dr. Mark Hanks
Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic
Location: 857 River Rd, Orrington, ME 04474
Phone: (207) 825-8989
Website: https://www.kindredvet.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kindredspiritsvet/
Don Hanson & Kate Dutra
Green Acres Kennel Shop, ForceFreePets.com & The Woof Meow Show
Location: 1653 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401-2204
Phone: (207) 945-6841, x103
Email-Email Don
Website-Green Acres: https://www.greenacreskennel.com/
Facebook-Green Acres: https://www.facebook.com/GreenAcresKennelShop/
Website-The Woof Meow Show: https://woofmeowshow.libsyn.com/
Facebook-The Woof Meow Show: https://www.facebook.com/WoofMeowShow/
Website-ForceFreePets-https://forcefreepets.com/
Facebook-ForceFreePets-https://www.facebook.com/ForceFreePets
Recommended Resources
Articles on Don's Blog
( http://www.words-woofs-meows.com )
Tobacco Smoke, Vaping, Nicotine, and The Risk They Pose to Our Pets – http://bit.ly/Pets-Nicotine-APR21
Resources
Cited References
1Bertone-Johnson ER, Procter-Gray E, Gollenberg AL, et al. Environmental tobacco smoke and canine urinary cotinine level. Environ Res. 2008;106(3):361-4. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17950271. Accessed Nov 11, 2012.
2Reif JS, Bruns C, Lower KS. Cancer of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses and Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Pet Dogs. Am J Epidemiol 1998; 147:488–92. Available at: http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/content/147/5/488.short. Accessed Nov 11, 2012.
3Reif JS, Dunn K, Ogilvie GK et al. Passive smoking and canine lung cancer risk. Am J Epidemiol 1992 Feb 1;135(3):234-9. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1546698. Accessed Nov 11, 2012.
4Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Risk of Malignant Lymphoma in Pet Cats; Am J Epidemiol 2002; 156:268–73. Bertone ER, Snyder LA, Moore AS. http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/content/156/3/268.full
5Matt GE, Quintana PJE, Hovell MF et al. Households contaminated by environmental tobacco smoke: sources of infant exposures. Tob Control 2004;13:29-3. Available at: http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/13/1/29.short. Accessed Nov 11, 2012.
Other Resources
Smoking, Vaping, Nicotine & Pets
- Stop Smoking – For Your Health and Your Pets' Health – AVMA website – https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Stop-smoking-for-your-pets-health.aspx
- Animal Poison Control Center – https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
- US FDA – Be Smoke-free and Help Your Pets Live Longer, Healthier Lives – https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/be-smoke-free-and-help-your-pets-live-longer-healthier-lives
- E-CIGARETTES AND PETS DO NOT MIX – https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/uncategorized/e-cigarettes-pets-mix/
- CDC – Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults – https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html
Resources to Help You Quit Smoking or Vaping
- Bangor Public Health & Community Services – Tobacco, E-Cig, & Vaping Prevention – https://www.bangorpublichealth.org/community/tobacco-ecig-vaping-prevention/
- com – https://mainequitlink.com/
- org – https://breatheeasymaine.org/
- Smoke-Free Homes Pledge – https://breatheeasymaine.org/smoke-free-homes-pledge/
- MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence website – https://ctimaine.org/
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