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Dr. Minnier Thomas is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, New York State Veterinary Medical Society and the Buffalo Academy of Veterinary Medicine. She is currently serving a term as President of the Western New York Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Minnier Thomas can be reached at her office, the Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center at (716) 662-6660.
 Dr. Stephanie Wolf, DVM is the 2007 President of the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society. Dr. Stephanie Wolf can be reached at her office, the Cheektowaga Veterinary Hospital at (716) 634-8736.

Learn More! Supporting Research (PDF files)
Cats lymphoma SHS Bertone Am J Epid 2002.pdf
CDC ads ETS dogs TC 1993(2)326.pdf
DeMarchis ltr re ETS dogs TC 1993(2)335.pdf
Dogs lung cancer SHS Reif Am J Epid 1992.pdf
Dogs nasal cancer SHS Reif Am J Epid 1998.pdf

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Q: Is Second Hand Smoke really a big deal in my home?
A: Studies show that the amount of air pollution is on average 8 times higher in homes where smoking is permitted.  
Q: What could my pet experience from exposure to Second Hand Smoke?
A: Pets can develop respiratory infections, lung inflammation or asthma when breathing in Second Hand Smoke.
Q: What else should I know about keeping my pet safe from tobacco products?
A: Tobacco, cigarette butts, nicotine replacement products such as patches and gum, chew and other tobacco products are attractive to pets. If eaten, these items could be also be toxic to your pet. Tobacco products should be kept out of reach of pets and disposed of properly.