Life Saving Canines
You have probably read or heard of instances where dogs and cats are able to detect sickness and impending death.
Here is one such story that will display the love and sensitivity animals have for humans. B
On a back country road a flea ridden, tick infested dog was thrown from a moving car and by fate, found by it's future owner - we'll call him Joe for this story. Joe's birthday was that particular day and this too felt like a sign that this dog and the relationship with it's owner would be special.
After a bath and a delousing, the small dog quickly established herself in her new home by curling up on Joe's pillow and promptly falling asleep. From that point on, she slept at the man's head every night and quickly became attached to him, being his shadow during his waking hours.
One night, the dog made an obvious change in her routine, moving from the pillow down to the man's chest where she placed her head firmly on the left side. Joe's attempt to shoo her away didn't work and she stayed there until morning. Soon after this change in her, Joe noticed he was losing weight and his blood pressure was high. Between the connection he felt he had with his sensative companion and these changes in his body, Joe quickly sought medical help. He discovered he had lung cancer.
After an operation, Joe recovered and gives credit to his precious find in saving his life.
It has only been recently that science has taken these stories seriously and have offered up an explanation for stories like this. Cancer cells emit a different waste product from healthy cells. Possessing a keen sense of smell enables dogs to detect the disease in the very early stages.
