It can be shocking at first to hear that an over-the-counter allergy medication for humans can also be given to dogs, but this is certainly not to say that every antihistamine is safe for Fido.

Benadryl is a human medication that can be used in dogs to relieve allergy symptoms. But you have to be sure you're giving the right dose for your dog's size. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images ...

And if you came from an allergy ... Medicine. "Their caregivers also feel less burdened when there is a pet, particularly if it is a cat, which generally requires less care than a dog," says ...