Cutting a kitten’s umbilical cord should generally be left to the mother, but if intervention is necessary, use sterilized scissors, cut about 1 inch from the kitten’s belly, and tie with clean thread to prevent bleeding. Gently disinfect the area and monitor for infection. For more information please visit https://www.kittykinds.com/can-a-newborn-kitten-survive-without-its-mother/ https://www.kittykinds.com/can-a-newborn-kitten-survive-without-its-mother/