i have a two week old puppy but he won't open his eyes?
2006-11-09 01:19:35 · 15 answers · asked by cherries_2 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The puppies' eyes will open around 12-15 days of age. The retina matures around 21 days of age. Puppies should see clearly by 4 weeks of age. Do not pry open the lids for any reason, as the immature eye is not yet ready to handle light. If the eyes appear swollen before they open, take the puppy to a veterinarian immediately as an eye infection may be present that needs to be treated to prevent loss of vision. Some puppies will take a day to open the eyes while others will take 3-4 days. The eyes will have a bluish color to them at first and then change to their adult color over time. If the eyes appear white or solid blue, take the puppy to the veterinarian right away.
2006-11-09 01:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Blossom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that may be true it is a long range but I know for a fact that that full range is possible for all different breeds of dogs. I ihave had them open thier eyes at 9 days 11 days and 14 days and almost every other date possible between then. Yes a few days or even as soon as the next day they will start to open Im sorry about the range but no dog is the same even if it is the same dog who has another little does not mean thier eyes will open at the same time as last time.. I hope I was a help to you good luck....
2016-05-22 00:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They usually open eyes around 11 days to 15 days, each puppy is different. there are a puppies in the first litter form my party pure pom girl was open eyes at 9 days old.
2006-11-09 02:27:41 · answer #3 · answered by babydoggy_xiao 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies start to open their eyes - tiny slits at first - between 10 and 14 days. If this puppy doesn't open his eyes in a couple of days (and you shouldn't try to force them) he should see the vet to find out why.
2006-11-09 01:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A puppy must open his eyes after 13- 17 days from birth. If he doesn't, he's gonna need lot of help to overcome the dangers that lie in this world cause he's gonna be weak then.
2006-11-09 01:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by Sweet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pups eyes open anywhere from 12 to 14 days old and if not open by 14 days old,you will need to get a cotton ball,soak it in warm sterile water and place over pups etes ,let set a few seconds long enough to soften the skin and pull open gently.If the eyes remain closed after 14 days old pups will get infection in their eyes.
2006-11-09 02:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by Help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10-14 days Do not try to open the eyes yourself. You can however use a warm wet washcloth and wipe his eyes gently each day.
for kortnor: years of breeding and you say 3 - 4 1/2 wks before a puppy's eyes should open? By 4 wks they should be starting to reek havoc and playing, not stumbling around blind.
2006-11-09 01:27:22 · answer #7 · answered by Pam 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He should be opening them anytime now. If not, maybe you should call your vet. Why do you have a two week old puppy? Puppies should not be taken away from their mothers until they are 7 weeks old.
2006-11-09 01:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by sadiesue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies usually don't open their eyes until 3 to 4 1/2 weeks. No need to worry, you're puppy is doing just fine :)
2006-11-09 01:25:41 · answer #9 · answered by kortnor 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
sometimes the puppy will take up to 3 weeks before they open their eyes.
if there is no eye discahrge from the eyes, then it should be ok.
2006-11-09 01:47:03 · answer #10 · answered by gigo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋