Hospital sniffer dogs smell out sick patients

February 28, 2013

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Biology of Smell, Scent in the Media

Turns out dogs can identify the presence of bacterial infection by smelling the air around patients’ beds, notably in detecting the deadly infection C.difficile.

Apparently the bug gives poo poo a distinctive odour, which a dog’s sensitive nose can detect.

So the next time you get smelt up and down by a dog, consider it a free medical check-up……and down?

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Customers notice and they comment about the fragrance as soon as they come in. It adds another interesting element to our stores - Store Manager, Lucky Brand Jeans
The fragrance completes the unique environment and our customer experience - Managing Director, Hugo Boss
Our signature scent creates a positive and memorable experience. Sony has been very pleased by the response from customers - Senior Creative Director, Sony Style

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We think scent is a pretty exciting element of the whole guest experience - Senior Vice President, Westin Hotels

Customers notice and they comment about the fragrance as soon as they come in. It adds another interesting element to our stores - Store Manager, Lucky Brand Jeans

The fragrance completes the unique environment and our customer experience - Managing Director, Hugo Boss

Our signature scent creates a positive and memorable experience. Sony has been very pleased by the response from customers - Senior Creative Director, Sony Style

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