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This sounds rather fascinating - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/dogs-detect-the-scent-of-seizures/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/dogs-d
by anfractuosity 2y ago
This sounds rather fascinating - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/dogs-detect-the-scent-of-seizures/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/dogs-detect-the-s... using trained dogs to detect seizures via smell.
I assume there must be researchers trying to do this electronically too (See - https://newsreleases.sandia.gov/seizure_sensor/ https://newsreleases.sandia.gov/seizure_sensor/ for example.). It might not be practical yet unfortunately though, and not sure if it would translate to animals.
Good luck in finding a solution though! I would assume something like an accelerometer on their collar might be able to detect shaking.
- phi161 2y agoThis is fascinating indeed! From the 2nd link: > The worst part of epilepsy is never knowing when you’re going to have a seizure. The psychological impact of that uncertainty is overwhelming. ..which is one of the reasons I made this post. Thanks for your input!