Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to detect the odour of human disease with the aim of developing faster, more efficient and less invasive diagnostics that lead to better patient outcomes.

We are at the forefront of the research into the fight against cancer and other life-threatening diseases, including Parkinsons disease and bacterial infections. Our Bio Detection Dogs are trained to find the odour of those diseases in samples such as urine, breath and sweat and our work has the potential to benefit millions.

We already apply what we know about the science of canine olfaction to benefit people by training Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to detect minute changes in an individuals personal odour triggered by their disease and alert them to an impending medical event, helping them manage complex, life-threatening medical conditions and improving their quality of life.

Read how a Medical Alert Assistance Dog has changed Zoe's life.

My name is Zoe, and I am very lucky to have Stowe, my Medical Alert Assistance Dog. He has changed my life so much - things used to be very different.

I developed M.E and then autoimmune hypothyroidism. Later I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos syndrome and fibromyalgia. Postural tachycardiasyndrome (PoTs) then became a significant problem in 2014. Life became very challenging and Id become very unwell without any warning and collapsed regularly. But since Ive had Stowe by my side I know I can cope with anything.

I was partnered with Stowe in 2018 and he has made a huge difference to me and my family. Since I have had Stowe, I have had no ambulance call outs and no PoTs related hospital admissions. He has been trained to warn me of an upcoming episode so I can get myself into a safe position. He also gives me time to alert somebody to help me if needed. He hasnt missed an episode and because of this, the impact is far less severe.

With your support we can continue to train our dogs to detect the odour of Human Disease and support people like Zoe to live the best life they can.