Dog Sniffs Out Owner Cancer- Saves Her Life

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By Kelli Bender May 17th 2012 Hillje regards her dog Lexie not only as a daughter, but as her hero too. According to The Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Lexie detected her owner's tumor, allowing Hillje to treat her breast cancer before it spread.Hillje said Lexie, a Basset Hound mix, used her excellent sense of smell to sniff out the tumor. Once Lexie discovered the mass, she began jumping on Hillje's chest and barking at her. Startled by the dog's unusual behavior, the owner put her hand over the area where Lexie was jumping and found a lump.RELATED: Your Pet Could Save Your LifeWith a history of breast cancer in her family, the 39-year-old went for a mammogram. The procedure revealed that Hillje had cancer, even though she received a negative test only a few months prior. Thanks to the early detection, Hillje's cancer was successfully treated and has remained in remission.Hillje credits being alive today to her dog, so she was more than happy to help Lexie when her own moment of need arrived. Shortly after Hillje's battle with cancer ended, she noticed that Lexie was drinking excessive amounts of water and refusing food. Hillje brought her beloved pet to the vet's office, where three cancerous tumors were discovered in Lexie's liver.RELATED: See more awesome animal photos on Pinterest. Follow PawNation now!Her vet said that Lexie most likely only had a month to live, but Hillje refused to give up. She researched and paid for expensive holistic treatments and doted on Lexie's every need. The devotion appears to have worked. Lexie is alive and well. Now the pair are even when it comes to life saving, but Hillje is sure that won't stop either of them from helping each other again.

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