6 days old kitten umbilical cord didn't fall off. but the kitten seems healthy and the cord doesn't seem infected. what should i do? do i have to cut it? if yes please tell me how. no vet around here thank you

Updated On August 25th, 2017

Pet's info: Cat | American Bobtail | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 20 lbs

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

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Hello and welcome to PetCoach. I would suggest just leaving the cord alone. As long as it doesn't have any discharge, and the kitten is eating, drinking, playing and doing well, the cord will die and fall off on it's own. Do not pull on it and you don't have to cut it. Best of luck with Tinkie!

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