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The Proven Health Benefits Of Having A Dog

Dogs can detect low blood sugar.

Getting a dog is not a decision to make on a whim. They are a big responsibility and require a lot of work, but if youre up for it, they also offer a bunch of really cool health benefits.

Like, did you know that some dogs can detect low blood sugar? A British study found that some dogs living with diabetic people displayed changes in behavior when that person's blood sugar dropped. Dogs have even been known to nudge their humans which reminded them to eat when their blood sugar was low!

For more ways doggos help improve your health, check out the below infographic.

Infographic by Pet Luxury

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