Dogs have also been documented to sense when their owner’s body is ailing — in IIRC more than one case, a dog found a hidden cancer.
Some cats I have had, had a similar capability of knowing when I had a backache or stomachache, and would snuggle up against the painful part. Usually remembering to keep their claws retracted, but not always (OUCH).
Now that you mention it, I recall reading about service dogs that can sense an oncoming epileptic attack in their owners although sensing a growing cancer is even more impressive.
Dogs have also been documented to sense when their owner’s body is ailing …
My late wife was epileptic, her little Pomeranian knew when a seizure was coming on before she did. If I was home he’d run and get me, if I wasn’t he’s meet me at the door and take me to her.
He also knew when she was near death. He had always slept snuggled up to her, even when she had to move to a hospital bed at home. That night he woke up, looked at her and ran to our bedroom, hiding under the bed. She died of cancer several hours later. He stayed under the bed for a couple weeks.
“...snuggle up against the painful part.” Funny you should say that. Our girl cat has a sixth sense when her Daddy has pain. If he has elbow tendonitis, she licks the trigger point and he actually feels better. (Reincarnated acupressurist?)