Bathing after a declaw?

Question

Our vet called us knowing that we take in cats who are homeless and find them homes. Well she called and someone had gotten this poor kitten declawed on all four paws and then decided they didnt wannapick her up or pay!!! I said of course. I stay home so I could care for the poor thing. Well anywho, today I was taking a nice bath while I had some time to myself. The kitten jumped into the water and started swimming around...weird I know lol. At first I was thinkign oh how cute and playin with him. Then I thought WAIT he was just declawd a week ago so I got him out of the water and toweled him off. I tried to call our vet but they closed early today. Does anyone know if it is ok to be in water this soon after declawing? Not a lot of vets in Indiana declaw so the others I have called said they do not know. I hope someone can answer this.

Answer 1

de clawing animals is wrong!!!!!

Answer 2

Generally you're supposed to wait 7-10 days after a surgical procedure before you give your pet a bath, so the kitten should be OK.