Is my kitten's umbilical cord still attached? Normal or hernia?

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I think beans might have an umbilical hernia his cord hasn't fallen off yet and he has a lump under the cord and when I push it, it disappears then it comes back when I don't push push it is it normal for a 12 day old kittens cord to still be attached? How can I remove it u tried cutting it yesterday but when I touched it he meowed I thought I was hurting him so I didn't cut it. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 12 days old | 3 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The cord typically will fall off within the first week of life. A longer cord will take longer because it must dry out sufficiently first. A pair of sharp, sterilized scissors can be used to cut the dried cord if necessary. If you've never done this before, have your veterinarian do it for you. The possible umbilical hernia can be assessed during the exam. These types of hernias are common in kittens. Usually, they don't cause any problems. It can be surgically repaired at the time of the spay or neuter if necessary.

Is my kitten's umbilical cord still attached? Normal or hernia?

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