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Viral TikTok Shows Dog Alerting Owner to Blood Sugar Spike

3/21/2026

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A viral TikTok shows Dobie, a 13-year-old retriever mix, alerting his owner to a blood sugar spike.
The video notes the spike followed coffee consumption, which can affect blood sugar levels.
Dr. Julie Hunt, a veterinarian, says dogs can smell blood sugar markers.
Self-training as medical alert dogs is unlikely.
Most diabetes-alert dogs undergo formal training lasting six months to two years.

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A viral TikTok shows Dobie, a 13-year-old retriever mix, alerting his owner to a blood sugar spike.
The video notes the spike followed coffee consumption, which can affect blood sugar levels.
Dr. Julie Hunt, a veterinarian, says dogs can smell blood sugar markers.
Self-training as medical alert dogs is unlikely.
Most diabetes-alert dogs undergo formal training lasting six months to two years.