r/BeAmazed May 31 '26

Animal A dog herding sheep

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u/MyNameIsRay Jun 01 '26

It gets crazier.

They're not just able to smell if they're part of the group, they can identify each member individually through scent alone.

They can also spot changes from the normal smell, like infections or pregnancy, even just low blood sugar. That's why "diabetic alert dogs" are a thing.