Cancer is a leading cause of death in both humans and pets; studies suggest that between one-third and one-half of all dogs will develop cancer during their lifetime. Hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive, ...

BRISTOL, England — Two specially trained dogs have proven they can detect Parkinson’s disease simply by smelling skin swabs, achieving accuracy rates that rival expensive medical tests. In a rigorous ...

Dogs really can be trained to smell Parkinson's disease, according to new research from the United Kingdom. In a double blind trial, a Golden Retriever and a Labrador were able to sniff out which skin ...

Beyond their soulful eyes, Cocker Spaniels have shown promise in detecting specific scent markers for chronic conditions. In medical trials, they’ve proven adept at identifying hypoglycemia by scent.

Two trained dogs learned to detect Parkinson’s disease by sniffing scent samples from human skin. They were part of a study aiming to improve early diagnosis of the condition. Bumper and Peanut ...

Overhead view of the experimental room. Shows the judgement bias test (JBT) arrangement with room measurements, the items utilized in JBT and their location, and the dog’s initial position. Cam=Camera ...