Dog alerts owner to diabetes spikes and demands attention

Mar 21, 2026, 4:00 PM10

(Update: Mar 21, 2026, 4:00 PM)

Don Dobie

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Dog alerts owner to diabetes spikes and demands attention

A senior dog named Dobie uses his senses to alert his owner about blood sugar spikes through growling and barking.
Veterinarian Dr. Julie Hunt explains how diabetes-alert dogs detect changes in blood sugar levels by smelling specific compounds.
While Dobie has learned to alert his owner, self-training as a diabetes-alert dog without human guidance is unlikely.

Don Dobie

Australian politician

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