Trained dogs can sniff out COVID-19 infection

Posted on Friday, June 23, 2023
  • Trained dogs can sniff out COVID-19 infection
    Trained dogs can sniff out COVID-19 infection
  • Trained dogs can sniff out COVID-19 infection
    Trained dogs can sniff out COVID-19 infection

    Dear Doctors: Our kids are obsessed with a story they heard from a friend that dogs can tell when someone is sick with COVID-19. Is that accurate?

    I've read dogs can smell diabetes and cancer, but smelling a virus seems far-fetched.

    Might this have diagnostic value, or is it just a fun fact?

    Dear Reader: Your children will be happy to hear that, yes, specially trained dogs have proven to be quite goo…