Other medical conditions that dogs can sniff out

Man’s best friend does it again. From cancer to migraines and even narcolepsy, dogs can give us a heads up about a range of human diseases.

Cancer

Dogs have been able to sniff out a variety of types including skin cancer, breast cancer, and bladder cancer.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a brain disorder that affects the ability to control sleep-wake cycles. This can mean a person suddenly falls asleep, even in the middle of a task.

Migraines

For those who suffer migraines, having a warning before one comes on can mean the difference between managing the problem or succumbing to hours or days of intense pain.

Low blood sugar

Increasingly, dogs are helping diabetics know when their blood sugar level is dropping or spiking.

Seizure

One of the more controversial areas where dogs are used to alert to a medical condition is with seizures. There is growing evidence that dogs can and do detect the onset of a seizure; however, the level of accuracy and, most importantly, our ability to train dogs to alert a handler to an oncoming seizure remains a bit questionable.

Fear and stress

The age-old notion that dogs can smell fear is an accurate one. Dogs can smell when we are feeling fear or are experiencing an increased level of stress, even if we aren’t showing outward signs.

I have to believe one of God’s greatest gifts is the dog. How lucky we truly are – Eli Enki 

Source: JAYMI HEIMBUCH Mother Nature Network and Dog House News 

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