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Should I worry about my 2-week-old kitten's swollen belly button?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 12 days old | 1lb

My two week old kitten has a swollen belly button. She is one of a litter of seven. Momma feeds often, she doesn't seem to notice or care of it.

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 9th, 2020

This could be an umbilical hernia, or an infection of the umbilicus (belly button). I'd recommend having this kitten examined by your vet to see if any treatment is needed. If it is a hernia repair might be recommended when the kitten is older.

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