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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: midgecat on May 16, 2011, 07:10:09 AM

Title: umbilical cord at 4 weeks
Post by: midgecat on May 16, 2011, 07:10:09 AM

one of my little foster kits was 4 weeks old on friday but still has his cord attached.  its dried up, black and doesn't seem to be bothering him.  but his siblings lost theirs weeks ago.  will it just drop off in time or does it need some attention do you think?

they weren't with me when they were born (came at 2 days old) but i understand they were born with their cords tangled and had to be unravelled a bit and had cotton tied on them.  don't know if that's relevant or not.  the little chap still has his bit of cotton too.

Title: Re: umbilical cord at 4 weeks
Post by: souffle on May 16, 2011, 10:35:25 AM

I have read it should have come off long before now. It would be best to see a vet who will likely trim it and put a small suture in to make sure no infection gets in. Now they are bouncing about it really needs removed in case it tangles in something and tears the tummy skin.