seizure alert dogs

We've all seen blind assistance dogs, however, on Monday was the first time in which I saw a seizure alert dog. The lady I spoke to on transit was more than willing to give me some information prompting my further research on the subject.

What the dogs are primary trained in is vocal alert for help when their master has a seizure. Of course we've all heard a dogs bark, however, can easily recognize the type of bark. The bark is encouraged to summon someone to call for help.

The main function is to react upon early onset, no one knows how they can tell, however, scientist believe that it is the chemical smell that is discharged that allows dogs to detect oncoming seizures. They can tell at least 30 - 45 minutes before the seizure happens.

Due to some evening magazine and on-line story coverage, there has been a demand for seizure dogs. These are usually trained and issued for small children and the elderly who may not have a regular care taker.

Dogs also have seizures of there own which assists with assign and predicting when their owners have one. This is of course treated with appropriate medication issued by a certified vet.

Luv Freedom & Sheila