Why is my 9-year-old cat suddenly pooping indoors after years outside?

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why would a healthy (as far as I know) cat about 9 years old defecate in the house after years of going outside willingly. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 10 years old | 6 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to a change in the environment causing this change. Sometimes, this may be due to a gastrointestinal condition such as parasites which can be causing him to defecate more frequently being less able to hold it to go outside. If this continues to happen, it would be best to have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!

Why is my 9-year-old cat suddenly pooping indoors after years outside?

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