Another way to “Be Kind to Animals” is to give them a job,
make them feel wanted, useful, and yes loved. Here’s a program at the
University of Pennsylvania where they’re training dogs to sniff out ovarian
cancer:
For years we’ve been reading anecdotal reports of dogs who
have found tumors on their owners or the people around them. Now someone is
finally doing something official with this ability.
Dogs are famously sniffing out drugs, explosives and
contraband every day now so we know how sensitive their noses are. Researchers
have also found that cancers put out a unique odor but don’t worry, people
can’t smell it. Isn’t it only natural that dogs should also be employed to
sniff out life-threatening diseases?
So the next time you visit a doctor don’t be alarmed if you
see a dog sitting sentry at the doorway. It might be there for your health.
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