Cancer sniffing dogs

texbean · Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 175

Been reading and since we've had so much rain that has been something that I enjoy. Read this article about dogs who can smell out cancer. Seems like the nose of the dog is so sensitive that it can smell the chemicals that it emits. Well, I think that Reddog could do this too. Reddog has a sharp sense of smell as a red coonhound and I have noticed that when I get sick with a bad cold that reddog will sniff my hands and face and stays real close when I start coughing. If you watch your dog, you might become aware of what your dog knows about your health.

moneylady · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 282

I believe that the news on CBS had an article on their site. Although their have been other places that I have seen the cancer dogs being
shown. I remember seeing the dog finding the cancer as the person with the cancer laid on a floor and the dog sitting as soon as he located the
spot where it was. This is a real great opening for science to discover new ways to find cancer and to help in early stages.

debbiedoodles · Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 46

My friend had cancer and this is such a good thing that our best friends can be used and trained to be so helpful in this field. I just hope more will be able to help those who need the time and have a hope.
Dogs are so special, and I really love mine. Smile

Deb

happyfeet · Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 33