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Can I give my dog human Cephalexin for an ear infection dosage?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 70 lbs

I have an 80 lbs. Labrador. My question is Can I give him Cephalexin 500 mg. If it’s human medication? He has an ear infection. If so would I give it to him 3 times a day?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 16th, 2017

I would not recommend doing that purely because most ear infections are fungal rather than bacterial and are treated topically and not systematically. you should take Gunner to the vet in order to get an anti fungal prescription ear drops.

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