The amount of dog medication that is available to help treat your dog and relieve him of symptoms or a disease can be overwhelming. Some human medication can be used for dog symptoms, while others can be toxic to your dog's health. You also might have a few different prescription medications available to treat one disease, as well as homeopathic options. Learn what the difference is between medications, the types available, the side effects on your dog, and simple remedies you can do at home for common ailments.