Why is my neutered kitten acting sick and peeing after a bath?

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My 10 week old kitten got neutered a week ago. I was given misguided advice and was told it was safe to bathe him a week after surgery. But ever since that bath he's been acting off, not eating as much, meowing all the time, and today started peeing on my bed. I am taking him to the vet tomorrow, but I am a little worried and would like some advice. Did I cause my little one to get sick?:(. Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | neutered | 2 months and 16 days old | 2 lbs

Amber Da Silva, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Roxas is not feeling well. Most neuter incisions, especially in young cats, heal very quickly and a week would be the minimum I would wait to give him a bath. I don't think you did anything wrong there. I would look at his neuter incisions and see how they look. Most of the time at this point they just have small scabs on them. As for the symptoms you are describing, I would recommend that he be seen by a veterinarian so it's good you have an appointment. It may be related to the neuter since it happened so recently, but it could be a completely separate illness. Please don't beat yourself up. You are doing the right thing in taking him in tomorrow.

Why is my neutered kitten acting sick and peeing after a bath?

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