Seizure Alert Dogs

Seizure alert animals, like dogs, help during and after seizures and require training and upkeep. They aren't just pets and may stay with their owner for 8-9 years. The animals recognize seizures through sudden shifts in behavior and intense pacing, whining, or licking. Researchers also explore capturing seizure-associated scents. So, if you see a dog licking you intensely, it might be detecting something more exciting than just sweat or crumbs. RecommendationsAbraham: We Have a Ghost (https://www.netflix.com/title/80230619)Shane: The Stand (So Far; https://stephenking.com/works/novel/stand.html)LinksHow to Train a Seizure Alert Dog - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc.Seizure Alert Dogs | Epilepsy FoundationSeizure Alert Service Dogs | Epilepsy Warning Dogs | CPL (k94life.org)*Dog alerting and/or responding to epileptic seizures: A scoping review (nih.gov)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.