Oscar

There are many notable examples of animals having heightened senses well beyond the capabilities of humans. Could this include the capability to sense illness and death? We’re bringing it up for a reason because this week we highlight examples of helpful animals who sniff out health dangers ranging from cancer to bird flu. Then we hear about animals and their relationship and potential for understanding mortality, including one incredible cat with a tendency to cuddle up to those on the precipice of death. Come join us for some cute critter time, Land of the Living! Links of Note The scent of sickness: 5 questions answered about using dogs – and mice and ferrets – to detect disease https://source.colostate.edu/the-scent-of-sickness-5-questions-answered-about-using-dogs-and-mice-and-ferrets-to-detect-disease/ Does My Dog Know If I’m Sick? https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/does-my-dog-know-if-im-sick/ 17 Animals That Can Sense Death (And What They Do About It) https://exploringanimals.com/animals-that-can-sense-death-and-what-they-do-about-it/ How to Tell If Animals Can Understand Death https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8789628/ Can Dogs Sense When People Are Going to Die? https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-dogs-sense-death/ Cat in nursing home senses imminent death https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/pet-sixth-sense.htm #deathiseverything #DeathIsEverythingPodcast #DIEwithMarianne #DIEwithMarianneandChris #DIEwithMCA #deathinpsiration #deathpodcast #LApodcast #takingchances #landoftheliving #SmellingIllness #AnimalsSensingDeath #rodents #canids #mustelids #wolves #dogs #mice #ferrets #OlfactoryNeurons #HumansBestFriend #SeizureDetectingDogs #OscarTheOracleCat Thanks for listening, Land of the Living! Subscribe, and follow us on Instagram @die.podcast for updates! Check out deathiseverything.com for merchandise, our mailing list, and more!