When Should My Pup Open Her Eyes?

Question

my jack russell had 1 puppy the puppy is now 11 days old and has still not opened her eyes ! when should she open them and will it be a gradual opening or will i come down in the morning to find a puppy with fully open eyes ?x

Answer 1

they open gradually and it can take up to 18 days watch out for a small crack to appear in the corner of the eyes it can then take several days to open completely

don't mess with them just check for any swelling over the eyes it sometimes can get a pus pocket form over the eye when this happens hold a warm washcloth on the eye for a few minutes apply a little pressure and the goo should come out wipe away and leave it should then open

if not sure check with vet they are blue orbs when they first open its so lovely

Answer 2

Pups usually start opening their eyes between 10 and 14 days of age. They usually gradually open their eyes, but sometimes you will get a little surprise when one opens their eyes all at once. Just be sure not to try and help the pup open her eyes. I know you are probably anxious to see cute puppy eyes, but you could tear the eye tissue, open them too early, etc... So, its best to leave her eyes alone.



Good luck with your new pup.

Answer 3

The domestic dog's eyes are sealed closed and so are the ears. The eyes and ears proceed to strengthen outdoors the womb. Eyes open everywhere from 10 - 18 days after start. Ears start to hearken to approximately an identical time. At start, the ears haven't any seen beginning off, yet you will discover the the ear canal beginning off to strengthen after 10 days or so.

Answer 4

Anytime after 15 days. Let them open naturally, don't force them to open. The pup can't see anything except a little light at first anyway.

Answer 5

Usually when she is 14-21 days old the puppy will open one eye then the next day or next couple of days the other eye will open!i remember i was there when my puppies opened their eyes luckily i had a camera and videotaped it,i still remember the day!

Answer 6

usually from 7 to 10 days

Answer 7

usually between 14-20 days of age.

Answer 8

from around day 14 they start to open, you won't really notice at first. It can take a few days to open fully.

Give your puppy time, let nature take it's course.. each puppy is different.

Answer 9

Usually between the two and three week mark, it will be gradual. What ever you do dont force them open yourself, if you start to worry take the pup to a vet.

Answer 10

7 to 10 days it will be a gradual thing. if they don't open soon call your vet.

Answer 11

they start opening their eyes at the end of the second week, beginning of the third week.

Answer 12

any day now. usually 10-14 days is the average.

Answer 13

Dont worry, that's perfectly normal. It'll be a few days, few hours etc.

Not long, if it is over another week then i suggest a vet.

Answer 14

Maybe when she is 3 weeks old.

Answer 15

Ask your breed mentor, you do have one, right?