How long after birth does a puppy’s umbilical cord fall off?

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A newborn puppy’s umbilical cord usually falls off naturally at 3 to 7 days, by 2 weeks at latest, needing no intervention. After a week weight doubles;

At 10-14 days the eyes slowly open with poor vision; at 2-3 weeks they start walking, hearing matures and they react to sounds.

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