Drug Sniffing Dogs: Midge

Midge, a 6-pound Chihuahua-Rat Terrier is being trained to sniff out drugs. Midge is the smallest canine drug sniffing dog in the United States, but with the energetic determination of Chihuahuas and Rat Terriers, she will excel.

Drug-sniffing dogs depend on a good sense of smell, as well as determination. Fortunately, we can boost a dog’s sense of smell with enzymes. Why use enzymes to increase the sense of smell? The special nerves and sensory cells that carry odor molecules from the nose to the brain require zinc. Zinc is available in many foods, but most pets don’t absorb this mineral well. When a nutrient is difficult to absorb, some pet guardians are inclined to supplement with the nutrient—to give zinc tablets. Not a good idea.

Zinc supplementation creates a molecular imbalance. The imbalance occurs because zinc competes with another mineral—copper—for absorption. A zinc supplement overwhelms the digestive system so that almost all that is absorbed is zinc, at the expense of normal copper absorption. Because copper forms red blood cells, over supplementing with zinc leads to anemia. Instead of supplementing with zinc, provide natural whole foods and provide enzymes so the zinc and other minerals naturally present in food are absorbed in their correct proportions.

With the right care, Midge will become a mighty force in our law enforcement little dog join the forces that protect us.

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