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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.

A Washington woman’s New Year’s Eve turned to tragedy when four of her dogs became gravely ill after consuming a can of Evanger’s wet dog food. Last Friday, the FDA warned pet owners that dog food from a number of popular brands had become contaminated with a drug commonly used in the euthanization of dogs, cats, and horses.

Just like the body, experts often recommend daily mental exercises to keep the brain in shape. But can the same be said for dogs? A Vienna-based research team may have the answer.

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.