Dog Saves Owner from Diabetic Coma, Becomes Honorary University Staff Member

Cirencester: A remarkable dog named Chief has become an honorary staff member at a university in Gloucestershire. Chief is a four-year-old German Shepherd who traveled all the way from Mexico with his owner, Philippe. Philippe is a student with type one diabetes studying at the Royal Agricultural University.

Chief has been by Philippe’s side for over two years. He helps prevent Philippe from falling into a diabetic coma. Philippe has struggled with his diabetes since he was ten. He often had trouble monitoring his glucose levels, which led to some scary hospital visits.

Now, Philippe uses a Continuous Glucose Monitor, but sometimes it doesn’t work perfectly. That’s where Chief steps in. He’s trained to detect changes in Philippe’s blood sugar levels. If Chief senses something is off, he alerts Philippe by whining or nudging him with his nose.

Chief even knows when something is wrong at night. He can wake Philippe up or bark for help if needed. The university recognized Chief’s important role by giving him his own staff ID card.

Philippe expressed his gratitude, saying Chief is not just a working dog; he enjoys his job. He gets rewarded with treats for his hard work. The university’s Vice-Chancellor praised Chief for his critical role in helping Philippe manage his diabetes.

Chief is not just a campus hero; he’s also a well-traveled dog. He’s been to 38 countries with Philippe and has his own social media accounts. Philippe plans to study dogs further after graduation, inspired by the bond he shares with Chief. What a duo they are!