What happens if a dog eats cephalosporin?

When used at the normal dosage, it is safe for dogs to take cephalosporin, because most commonly used cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs are of the 1st to 3rd generation, and normal feeding will not cause poisoning. But dogs differ in constitution, and a small number may experience allergic reactions such as skin itching, rashes, or anaphylactic shock after taking cephalosporin, as well as digestive discomfort like diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

If a dog accidentally ingests an excessive amount of cephalosporin, it may also cause liver and kidney damage, and in severe cases violent vomiting, convulsions, and drooling — poisoning reactions. The owner should take the dog to a veterinary hospital for treatment promptly.