Super Nose

With a 100,000x the sniffing power of humans, some specially trained dogs can detect many forms of cancer including breast, ovarian, lung, colon and bladder cancers. It has long been established that dogs were able to sniff out a human about ready to have a seizure, now researchers are finding that various early stage cancers can be sniffed out as well. In Kyla Kings Grand Rapids Press article “Calling Dr. Dog,” she writes about this amazing canine ability. If you think you have a dog that has or could cultivate this talent please contact Dr. Wendy Smith of the Human Society Behavioral Specialist, Namiko Ota-Novesky at 616-453-8900 or email customerservice@hswestmi.org Even if you are not in Michigan I encourage you to contact these people; they may be able to help you locate programs in your part of the country.