A medical alert dog is a service dog trained to alert you at the onset of a medical condition, such as a seizure, low blood sugar, or the presence of a food allergen. You’ll have to complete an ...

Medical alert dogs are specially trained to detect and respond to a variety of medical conditions. These dogs are becoming ...

In the United States, people who want to apply for a medical alert dog typically need to identify an accredited organization, check their eligibility, fill out an application form, and attend a ...

When people’s blood sugar levels drop, the scent of their breath changes — a change detectable by dogs. However, a study presented at the American Diabetes Association annual meeting showed a mixed ...

A Wrentham family acquired a diabetic alert dog to help monitor a 9-year-old girl's Type 1 diabetes. The service dog, named Dexter, is trained to detect high or low blood sugar levels by scent. A ...