How Dogs Sniff Out Seizures

Dogs can detect epileptic seizures up to 45 minutes before they occur. But we didn’t know how until recently, when French researchers teamed up with Medical Mutts, a U.S. based organization that trains seizure alert dogs. In a study published last week in Scientific Reports, the researchers reveal that dogs can detect seizures through smell. In some cases, the pooches were 100% accurate in picking up the odor of a seizure. That’s thanks to the incredible canine nose, which can sniff out odor molecules in the parts per trillion.

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How Dogs Sniff Out Seizures

[Extraterrestrial-With-A-Finger]

When the dogs detected the correct sent I was hit with an unexplainable emotional connection knowing that there is a strong possibility someone's life could be saved in the near future...

[selenaforever]

My service dog Hazel can detect my seizures five minutes from they occur, it's given me time to prepare for one. It's been life saving for me and in the past without out her I've had many close calls with not breathing or I would fall while standing. With her now I can hace peace of mind that she can save me from nothing too severe that I can have a seizure and let it pass. She my guardian Angel and my happiness in a day to day life.

[DonCheto]

Kinda scary having to prepare for a seizure that you KNOW is coming.

[ChristopherMoom]

Dogs that can sniff epileptic seizures are the best bois possible

[AngieNTheComettes]

Recently I've been watching many videos about the service dogs 'cause they never fail to impress me - it's amazing, how they can sniff out seizures, but also are used by people with for example the migraine or things like that.

[davidm.]

Been 11 months without a seizure! I’m hoping I won’t encounter another ever again!

[NewbyTon]

Not all dogs are good Bois
There's the good girls too

[LucasWebb]

My Australian shepherd sat in front of my aunt as she was standing in my kitchen and started whining loudly while looking at her and not even 3 minutes later she started having a seizure. I had no idea why he was whining until it happened and then i knew exactly what he was trying to tell us. I couldn't believe it. So crazy.

[Dainahhatesu]

i have a disorder that causes problems ranging from migraines, insanely low drops and spikes in blood pressure, or fainting my little 5 pound cat always acts out when these symptoms occur she meows relentlessly, pacing back and fourth around me, running up to my family members and darting to the other room where i am, sitting on my chest until i wake up usually licking my hands and face

[randomland]

It's heart warming to get this verification of how great dogs are but the science is even more compelling

[aadityathapa]

These dogs were supposed to help people, but my dog used to have really bad seizures. He died 6 months ago. I really miss him.

[tyebord]

Send this dogs to the White House immediately !

[donavonzerbest]

I have a seizure dog named Otis. He's 50% genius 50% instinct 100% princess

[anthonyzullo]

I suffer from some head injuries and need a seizure dog. I also now provide training to those other that may need it. My dog has saved me a ton. His training has allowed me to get to hospitals on time. Which then I force them to induce the seizure because let's get it over with. My dog cost me a good chunk of money but there really isn't a price tag on quality of life. I love my dog. He's been better than my parents. Please. If you need one, get it.

[allieluvzyuhh]

I wonder if this is the same reason that cats seem to sense seizures too. My cats are all over my mom if she has a seizure or starts to feel like she will soon

[grazielachristina]

My dog gets very uneasy whenever my brother is about to get a seizure, he stats walking around him and crying . I’m thinking about training him to help him

[jellybean]

This really makes sense. Sometimes, if I'm alone and wake up from a seizure, the first way I know I had one is by a body oder that I smell. A high level arm pit type oder. This is usually what let's me know I had one if it's minor, because I don't feel any pain from a seizure until the next day, unless I was injured or not breathing for a long time.

[thefemalethunderbirdsnerd]

Dog: *sniffs* daddy/mummy you are about a seizure.

[dabbersway]

THey attak
THey protect
But most importantantly
They smell seizure very fast

[AmberAmbwee]

I wish I had a seizure service dog. Especially since I live alone.