Playing with Others: Preschooler, Claritin

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Do I Need to Give up My Dog Due to Kids Allergies?

I had both my sons tested for allergies and both tested positive for dogs. We have a very sweet dog the whole family loves (plus we live in the middle of nowhere and I feel saver having her). My one year tested moderately allergic but my 5 year old was off the chart higher than the higest level. He has been on benadryl and is now on claritin and as long as he takes his meds on time he doesn't have symptoms. If I forget, he immediately reacts though. My Dr. strongly advices to "get rid of the dog". Is it selfish of me to want to keep the...