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Do animals sense when something is wrong with their owner?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

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They seem to: Many animals seem to be able to sense when someone is ill - there are "seizure" dogs, and dogs for diabetics.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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A member asked:

Do animals sense when something is wrong with their owner?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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