Allergy Alert Dogs
Interesting segment on the news this morning about a group out of Colorado. Angel Service Dogs provides service dogs to those with anaphylactic allergies. The dog shown was trained to sniff out peanuts and the report indicated they had success in training dogs to identify wheat, soy and other allergens as well. In addition to identifying a potential allergen, the dog had a small back pack which carried the child’s epipens and other medicines. Seems like a great addition to a families’ allergy management plan given the increase in severe food allergies and the prevalence of peanuts (and other allergens) in a child’s day to day environment.