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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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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Published on September 3rd, 2018
This is an umbilical hernia, ie the abdomen has a large hole through which abdominal content falls out and stretches the skin. I suggest you take your kitten to a vet for an exam. He may be able to fix it surgically with a few stitches after replacing the intestines into the abdomen, or with a bandage or wrap. This is a potentially life-threatening condition as intestines can get trapped and die off. Please take the kitten to the vet ASAP.
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