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My old cat is pooping on floor and throwing up. Is it ant spray?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 lbs

my cat is about 13 or 14 years, and has been pooping on the floor at night, also throwing up. I recently sprayed some spots for ants, could that cause it?

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Sara Farmer, DVM

Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 26, 2019

While ant spray could cause vomiting depending on what the active ingredient is, I doubt it is related to the pooping. Inappropriate defecation can be related to pain, gastrointestinal disease, or it can be behavioral. At Brandy’s age I’d recommend a physical exam and potentially lab work as a starting point, particularly if she continues to vomit.
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