My new kitten has its umbilical cord still attached. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My grandmother found a kitten in her backyard. But there is a sack and a cord still left on it. What should I do?
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on May 15th, 2017
The sac and cord need to be removed. In theory you could do this at home, but I would recommend having your veterinarian do this. Cord needs to clamped close to the body, then tied to prevent possible hemorrhage from occurring. The use of thread or dental floss could be utilized if you choose not to have a vet do it. The kitten needs to be kept warm and fed every 2-3 hours for the next 7-14 days. A kitten milk replace will be required.
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Published on April 17th, 2017
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.
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Published on March 18th, 2018
Leave it alone. The Mom cleans them and removes the sac and chews down the umbixak cord to a safe distance ... usually an inch or a little less. The remainder of the cord will dry up and go away over the next few days.
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