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While there’s no shortage of choices when it comes to dog food, it isn’t always easy to separate the good stuff from the junk. But have no fear, this guide will give you lots of useful info and tips to make better choices for your dog’s diet.

Your dog begs for food all the time—but should you give it to her? Some human foods are perfectly fine for dogs, while others will make them sick. We’ll answer common questions about what human snacks are okay to feed your dog, plus we’ll give you tips for making healthy dog treats at home.

If you have a diabetic dog, you may need to use a blood-glucose monitoring system to keep track of his health. Learn about the three precautions you should always take before testing your dog's blood to keep him safe.

When it comes to dog food, the massive number of available options can be more than a little intimidating. But that doesn’t mean you have to blindly buy a bag and hope for the best. Read on to see which ingredients you should be looking for—and avoiding—in your dog’s diet.

Poop: why do they eat it? Why, oh why, do they eat it? If you’re a dog owner who’s asked yourself this question, you are not alone. It’s a habit as repulsive as it is perplexing. But now UC Davis researchers believe they may have finally cracked the canine caca-eating code, and the answer may surprise you.