The research which have been conducted by Henry Ford Healthy System researchers on a group of smokers and their smoking behavior who live with a pet has shown and interesting result. One of three smokers says that they will quit smoking if the reason is because their bad habit will bring negative effect n their pet’s health.

The research it self was conducted to smokers who live with dog, cat, or pet. They were informed first about the bad effect of smoking and how it is not only limited to human being, but also their pets. The bad effect of exposure to second hand smoke can bring out cancer, eye and skin disease, allergies, and of course, respiratory problems in dogs and cats.

About 28.4 percent of smokers said that the information on how smoke can deliver such bad effect on their pet has made them get stronger motivation to quit smoking. 8.7 percent of smokers said that the information has motivated them to ask their partner to quit smoking, while 14 percent said that they will ask the smokers to smoke outdoor. This interesting fact has shown us how people have a good concern in their pet and how their pet can be a good motivation to stop their bad habit.