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My recently neutered cat hasn't pooped since coming home. Normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

I adopted a cat with 7 months old, he has been in my house since last night, and he was also castrated yesterday. he has not made coconut since he's here, can it be normal?

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 21st, 2018

I think you are asking if it is normal that Matias has not defecated since you got him last night and the answer is absolutley yes. Food is often withheld before surgery so he may not have eaten in about 24 hours. If he is eating, do not worry about it. If he is not eating yet, be sure to give any pain medications given to you by the vet or shelter. If he hasn’t eaten by tonight or hasn’t defecated by tomorrrow night, bring him in to the vet. Hope this helps and congratulations on the new kitten!

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