Pet owners: do you vape indoors?

[BakuPeg]

My pets didn't enjoy analog smoke.
Now when my husband tries a new vape flavor they all seem to want to take a whiff of the vapor. 2 dogs and 1 cat.

Since their since of smell of so powerful they seem to stick around us more often b/c there is no cig smoke around. (Even the cat).

 

[Heavyrocker]

My cat is a bit allergic to the PV. When I started I was doing 50/50 and kitty started to get skin itches and pulling her fur out. I did switch down to 20/80 and 100 vg and it seemed to go away. Now I will never know for sure if that was the problem, but it is something to think about if need be. I would figure that it is much better than the smoke she has endured all some years. May be she was having nic withdrawel too!

Thats interesting.

 

[stillnotsmoking]

I have heard of PG allergies in cats, but with dogs I haven't heard or seen any issues. I do vape indoors and have 6 dogs (scottish terriers). I was at the vet today and this thread prompted me to inquire about vaping and my dogs and my vet said as long as they didn't seem to mind it and I wasn't blowing it in their faces that she didn't see any issues.

She did tell me to keep it all out of reach of their curiosity, and I have noticed when I go to my parents house, if I sit my PV down their cat is on it in a flash!

 

[El_tecolote]

I have heard of PG allergies in cats, but with dogs I haven't heard or seen any issues. I do vape indoors and have 6 dogs (scottish terriers). I was at the vet today and this thread prompted me to inquire about vaping and my dogs and my vet said as long as they didn't seem to mind it and I wasn't blowing it in their faces that she didn't see any issues.

She did tell me to keep it all out of reach of their curiosity, and I have noticed when I go to my parents house, if I sit my PV down their cat is on it in a flash!

OT: Scotties are great little dogs. I have known a couple in my life.

 

[stillnotsmoking]

@tecolote: yeah, they are great! Unfortunately Ive just found that my oldest has diabetes, but we're helping him to manage that (my reason for todays vet visit).

Back on topic

I think the most important thing would be to keep the nic juice out of their reach (dogs, cats, even small people) My dogs don't bat an eye at me vaping, but if they did have a reaction to it I would certainly step outside to vape.

To add to this thread, I use Propylene Glycol to dilute Ivermectin and give to my dogs for heartworm treatment monthly

 

[bander68]

I have 3 Great Danes who all reside indoors. The pup in my profile picture is now 2 years old and fully grown. He's the only one who ever shows any interest in my vaping, and I think he's more interested in the cloud than the odor. I'll blow it in his face when he gets too close and he just stands there with that stupid look on his face like he's trying to figure out if I'm playing a game with him. He never shows any sign of it bothering him.

 

[SharonMM]

Someone on another forum suggested I was a terrible person for vaping indoors when I have cats, I was stunned by this as I haven't read any studies proving second-hand vaping is dangerous or an issue at all. I love my cats more than anything and would never do anything that would harm them and it's not like I'm a bad influence on them and they might pick up a vaping habit anytime soon...

You guys with pets, do you vape indoors? Have you ever had to defend that decision to anyone?

I do not own any pets, but I do have a few children. They do resemble animals more than human beings sometimes. I vape indoors, while they are home and in the same room with me. As a smoker, I would retreat to the garage but as a vaper I do not feel the same sense of guilt considering I am only exhaling water vapor.

I also boil water in the house and sometimes I forget to turn the fan on when I take a shower. Don't go calling DFCS on me now!

It's a shame people use this "we need to protect the helpless animals and children" thing as an excuse to be rude, overbearing aholes to people. People like that just need to get a life and mind their own business. IMHO.

I'm sorry that happened to you. That sucks. But if I ever see a cat with an ecig hanging out of its mouth I will know where to point the finger. As far as the person who called you out on it, I got a finger for them too lol.

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[Butters78]

Someone on another forum suggested I was a terrible person for vaping indoors when I have cats, I was stunned by this as I haven't read any studies proving second-hand vaping is dangerous or an issue at all. I love my cats more than anything and would never do anything that would harm them and it's not like I'm a bad influence on them and they might pick up a vaping habit anytime soon...

You guys with pets, do you vape indoors? Have you ever had to defend that decision to anyone?

Sounds like that other forum sucks.

 

[Patrick O'Brien]

When I first started I was really concerned about my cat. He is one of the main reasons I quit regular ciggs, because I couldnt justify smoking around my lil buddy. I researched it, and found some say liquids with PG base may have a negative impact on animals, as PG is bad for cats especially. There is no science behind the 2nd hand vapor, just that PG itself , if ingested is poison for them. I couldnt risk it, so I only vape VG based liquids just to be sure. Also, PG gives me a headache, so its a win win. I still keep the window open and a fan on so it moves the air. He doesnt seem to be bothered at all and hangs out by me just as much. Until someone can prove to me that 2nd hand PG vape is 100 percent harmless to cats, and that just direct ingestion can kill them, I dont see any reason to even risk it.

 

[ScottP]

My cat is a bit allergic to the PV. When I started I was doing 50/50 and kitty started to get skin itches and pulling her fur out. I did switch down to 20/80 and 100 vg and it seemed to go away. Now I will never know for sure if that was the problem, but it is something to think about if need be. I would figure that it is much better than the smoke she has endured all some years. May be she was having nic withdrawel too!

Cats can also have problems with dry skin during certain times of the year. I think winter is the worst due to the low humidity and the dry heat from your indoor heating systems. You can test the theory buy trying PG once again and see if the issue resurfaces.

 

[ScottP]

WARNING: For those of you that have multiple pets (especially dogs and cats) you should know that PG is used as an additive in Dog food as well as some other animal foods. Cat food is the only one that will never contain PG. So you should either make sure the cat never eats the food designated for other pets or that you buy only pet foods without PG.

Apparently eating PG can cause Heinz body anemia in cats. If you want more info on this see the link below.
http://www.askavetquestion.com/propylene-glycol.php

 

[Pathology]

I vape in my house, yes, but not in the same room as my Colombian Boa/Crested Gecko. Wouldn't feel right considering they don't even have the choice to leave the room if they wanted.

Is it harmful? No idea. But they may not care for the smell/taste of the vapor...therefore, I just don't do it.

 

[retired1]

The fruit flavors are pretty much a "meh" thing for the dogs. Same with the Chimera. Now, slap a tank full of Dusty's Blend on the Vamo and they go positively nuts over it. My pup tries to get up near my head to get as much of the flavor as possible.