Question: how long does it take for the umbilical cord to fall off a kitten?
Answer: At 1-5 days, the umbilical cord will be attached and dry. Around 4-5 days of age the kitten will naturally lose the umbilical cord. Never attempt to remove it manually; allow it to fall off on its own. The first 48 hours of a kitten's life are a critical period for obtaining maternal antibodies through nursing.