Dogs are a man’s best friend for more than just companionship. Dogs can help us remain healthy because most of what the dog sees and knows come through his nose. Their sniff can help detect breast, lung, and skin cancers, just to name a few. The dogs can sniff biochemical differences in our breath as we exhale. Cancerous cells produce a very specific odor, so much so, that even human noses can sniff it out when cancer is in the late stages.
CHAMPSVOISY, FRANCE – JANUARY 8 : Kdog project : disease detectors thanks to dogs . Meeting with Isabelle Fromantin nurse at the Institut Curie leads the work of KDOG, based cancer detection research program that uses the dog’s sense of smell , a reliable, reproducible, non-invasive and inexpensive method that offers an alternative to mammography. Training session for the dog malinois Nykios and the dog Handler Didier Valentin at the dog center Les Jardins de la Defense in Champsvoisy on January 8, 2018.The dog sniffs the smell of a wipe placed overnight on a breast to detect any malignant cells. The wipes are then placed in labeled jars red for a tumor and green for healthy compresses. (Photo by Philippe Petit/Paris Match via Getty Images)
According to SWNS, an Oxon, England woman is going viral for crediting her rescue dog with detecting her breast cancer. Lucy Giles says her 150-pound Newfoundland, “Brody,” alerted her to a tumor by sniffing and nuzzling her right armpit. She says, “At first, I thought it was him wanting a bit of fuss and attention, but I decided that I should perhaps take notice, as it was just my right side [that] he would do this. I was washing myself in the shower one morning and decided to have a feel under my breasts and examine myself, and that’s when I felt a lump right there in my armpit.”
Lucy underwent multiple rounds of chemotherapy. She believes Brody came into her life for a reason.
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14 Items That Will Make Your Pet Happier
Giant Tennis Ball
Watch your pet’s eyes go as wide as this tennis ball when you give it to them! This is sure to make them so happy they won’t know what to do with themselves!
Sushi Catnip Toys
Oh, how my cat loves these! Catnip is one of her favorite things and these sushi catnip-infused toys make her so happy. She does those little rabbit kicks with them when she gets really excited about playing with them!
The Original Calming Donut Cat and Dog Bed
Oh boy, these beds look so comfy, even to us! This donut-style bed is great for dogs and cats that like to curl up while they sleep. The raised rim creates a sense of security and provides head and neck support, while the super-soft filling offers joint and muscle pain relief.
Cat Tower
Do you have a cat toy for your cats? If not, you’re missing out on a ton of fun for both you and your cat. Cat towers are the perfect way to give your cat something fun to do during the day. They’re made so that your cat can scratch, climb, nap, and play, sounds like the perfect item for anyone really!
Cat Window Hammock
Speaking of catnapping, if you have a cat that loves to sit in the window and/or nap in the sun this cat hammock is going to make them so happy. It suction–cups to your window and can hold up to 40 pounds, so it even fits multiple cats.
No Pull Dog Harness
A great way to make your dog happier is to make sure you walk them more! This no pull dog harness is great for dogs that have a tendency to walk you instead of you walking them. It removes the pull from the collar area to the back which makes them less likely to choke themselves and makes them walk a bit more evenly paced with you.
