He used to lay around me when I smoked. Now that I vape, he hates the vapor. I have seen videos of people blowing vapor on their cats! I swear this is not a joke, LOL. Maybe it is this particular flavor, maybe the light smell of it. He goes running when I exhale the vapor.
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Well my Dog (Jack Russell) LOVES the vape. I let him smell my flavor's before i do 
So I guess that my other thread from general forum was deleted, but it is really where I got more info, so I hope to get some info somewhere. Any vaping veterinarians on here? Someone told me that PG exhaled is bad for cats, not dogs. I mean, I quit smoking for my animals and now I am confused....
PG = bad for cats, okay for dogs. Cats can't metabolize the PG and it builds up over time until it reaches toxic levels. This is the explanation I've heard - use VG around cats.
"The dose makes the poison."
Many vapers have been frightened off of vaping (or vaping a pg mix) around their cats by "zero tolerance" thinking -- which leads to such absurd conclusions as "avoid ALL sunshine (since it's a carcinogen)" and "avoid ALL water consumption (since it is quite possible to drown oneself by drinking too much water.)"
Unless you vape 100%pg in a tiny enclosed space with your cat for several years, blowing directly into kitty's face, there is simply no way the levels of pg exhaled through vaping can harm her/him. It is true that cats must not eat large quantities of pg; but there you should be more concerned about the level of pg in your body lotion (if kitty likes to lick you) than the pg ratio in your ejuice.
Your cat is probably reacting negatively to the different "feel" (wet vapor) of your PV vis-a-vis cig smoke, or perhaps it's a particular flavor ingredient which smells noxious to him.
Thanks y'all. I mean, I have a crap load of pg/vg juice. I think 70/30. If VG is the safer option for my pet, then that is what I will use from now on. I am getting used to not such a harsh throat hit after not smoking for 2 months.
Elenor, about the lotion thing. Is there a type of lotion that does not contain PG? I would like to know for sure.
Elenor, about the lotion thing. Is there a type of lotion that does not contain PG? I would like to know for sure.
Mine's the complete opposite. When I smoked, as soon as she saw me exhale she bolted out of the room everytime. Now if shes laying on me I can blow clouds all around her and she just sniffs it she doesnt care
Hmm. Nice topic. I didn't know PG was bad for cats. I have 4. I will be more careful with my vapor and juice now. A quick google shows that ingestion of PG causes Heinz Bodies to form in a cat's red blood cells eventually causing potentially fatal anemia. Problems grow exponentially at higher doses. Not sure how this goes with vapor, but I did notice my cats looking at the clouds with cautious curiosity.
http://www.askavetquestion.com/propylene-glycol.php
http://www.askavetquestion.com/propylene-glycol.php
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Balto, our "Alpha Male" cat (we have 6), almost kissed me just this morning while I was exhaling 60/40 20mg Honey Bourbon Cavendish DIY.
Yeah, it has not been established as a danger from vaping. The study examined ingesting fairly large amounts of PG, if I remember correctly. I think vaping around the cats is most likely harmless.
my cat like to sniff strawberry cheese cake, No kitty those are my vappy goodness
Radar, I am not aware off the top of my head of any hand or body lotion that is PG-free; PG is in practically everything we use cosmetically! (Toothpaste, lotions, shampoo, etc.) The only advice I can give you is to scrutinize ingredient labels carefully for any mention of "proylene glycol."
As for 100% VG being a "safer option" for your kitty: I really really don't think either ingredient has been established as "safer," or even "harmful," under normal vaping conditions. The choice, of course, is entirely yours to make. (As long as you can find a sweet spot with 100%VG juices -- would hate for you to go back to cigs!)
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My cats don't even seem to notice. Was wondering about getting a catnip flavored ejuice. WOW Kitty.
My cat hates the vape too and I mainly use PG free juices. First puff, no more cat in the lap. I wonder with my cat if it might be the sound of the PV. It could also be the smell. Maybe my cat isn't used to a smoke like substance in the air. I haven't smoked in the house since she was a kitten years and years ago. Curious indeed. Happy vaping.
My cats are hairless, So I don't know if their could be extra sensitivity there. But now I am concerned because I have to bathe them and I am quite sure their bath stuff (baby shampoo) has PG in it. Gosh, I quit smoking and find out I have other problems to deal with. Which reminds me of one of my favorite quotes.....
--->I'm not sure how many problems I have, because math is one of them.
--->I'm not sure how many problems I have, because math is one of them.
Funny, my cat is the total opposite. Couldn't stand my cig smoke and would exit my presence immediately, but dosnt care one bit when I vape.
OH MY GOODNESS YES, if they're those adorable Sphinx types that need bathing at least once a week, please get a "for CATS only" shampoo to use on them! (Either online, or at your vet, or at a PetSmart-type store.)
Soaking them in PG every week isn't as bad as feeding them the stuff, but you really should get a cat-only shampoo.
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