like her normally suffer from? I've heard about it but never seen one? I was so curious to ask but of course did not?
2006-12-13 09:40:55 · 8 answers · asked by reene2g 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
oh and she was not blind, she was shopping at a mall, and was walking, talking fine
2006-12-13 09:44:55 · update #1
the dog's cover read "medical dog"
2006-12-13 09:46:15 · update #2
I am assuming this was not a person who was blind with a guide dog.
People who have epilepsy use medical dogs. These dogs have been trained and have an ability to warn the person of an impending seizure. If they sense a seizure coming on, they will start to nudge or muzzle at the person to let them know. Then the person knows to get themself to a safe place, such as a bed or a couch. This way the person is less likely to injure themselves by suddenly falling down and possibly crashing into something on the way down. I hope this helps!
2006-12-13 09:50:24 · answer #1 · answered by Janine E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Service animals can be used for many conditions. She might have epilepsy, and some dogs can sense when a seizure is about to begin and give her enough warning to get into a safe position. She might be slightly disabled and need some assistance in performing daily activities (you did not mention if she was in a wheelchair). She may also have some vision problems and need some help in that region. It's hard to tell though without asking the person directly.
Oh, and service dogs also need to be trained too! She could be perfectly fine but training a young dog to help someone in need.
2006-12-13 17:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by Maho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smitten probably guessed it.
Seizures of some kind.
I met a gal with a service dog for that reason.
She said the dog warns her 40 minutes before the seizure starts and she has time to prepare herself.
During the actual seizure, the dog helps place her in a position lying on her side. The dog presses its body against hers to stabilize her and provide support.
2006-12-13 17:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Emerald Sky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be epilepsy - I know a girl with epilepsy who has a service dog. The dog can fetch help in the event of a seizure, or stay by that person's side. They also can activate an alarm to call for help.
2006-12-13 17:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by sapphire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally they're seeing eye dogs for the blind. If she didn't appear to be blind she may have been training the dog for that type of program.
2006-12-13 17:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by ME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epileptic possibly
2006-12-13 17:42:38 · answer #6 · answered by Smitten_Kitten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know, i cant wait to check back for the answers...I would like to know too
2006-12-13 17:43:38 · answer #7 · answered by Simple1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probly blindness
2006-12-13 17:43:27 · answer #8 · answered by yeh dude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋