A thread or dental floss can be used to tie the umbilical cord about an inch from where it is attached in the abdomen and then cut with a pair of clean scissors.
Kitten Umbilical Cord
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During the prenatal development, fetus kitten takes the nutrients from its mom through the umbilical blood vessel which passes through the umbilical ring (an opening in the abdominal muscles). If you find one, you can be sure you're dealing with a newborn kitten. Tie it off with piece of sterile thread and take the kitten to a vet.
Tie it off with piece of sterile thread and take the kitten to a vet.
You should tie it in two areas off around an inch from the kitten's body and cut between the ties with the sterilised scissors, crushing it as you do to minimize bleeding. An umbilical hernia can vary in size from less than a ¼ (1cm) to more than 1 (2.5cm) in diameter. After the birth, the umbilical ring closes. Sterilize the scissors with boiling water or alcohol.
