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My cat ate a fly sprayed with bug killer. Will my cat be okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 lbs

I sprayed a fly with insect killer and im pretty sure my dads cat ate the fly can My dads cat die

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2018

I doubt there would be enough of the insecticide present to cause problems, but it would help to know what product you used. Some insecticides are more toxic than others. If you can take a picture of the bottle it could really help!

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