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Is cephalexin safe if my dog might be pregnant

 

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The vet doesn't believe she's pregnant but won't preform a blood test or anything and didn't take her temp and I know my dog is not herself and don't want her to loose her babies


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Age: 3; Female; Breed: Alaskian Malamut/Lab






Submitted: 2752 days and 16 hours ago.
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Expert:  NancyH replied2752 days and 16 hours ago.

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1303&articleid=856 has a great list of meds to use or avoid when a dog is pregnant
Cephalosporins including Cephalexin are considered broadspectrum, safe, commonly used antibiotics which should be safe to use during pregnancy in a dog. The antibiotic medications most likely to be prescribed for use in the pregnant bitch - due to their known safety in pregnancy - are Amoxicillin and Cephalexin (Keflex).
Hope this helps you!

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