Newborn puppy

puplove1092 · 04-26-2008, 10:40 AM

My dachshund just had a single puppy on April 16. So this pup will be two weeks this friday and his eyes havent opened. Is this a problem or is it common for pups eyes to open around two weeks?

Doglover1988 · 04-26-2008, 10:45 AM

I read online just now that eyes open around 12-14 days but it can take longer. Good luck.

Punkygirl0101 · 04-26-2008, 01:52 PM

There shouldn't be a problem if his eyes don't open on 14 days. They will most likely open pretty soon.

Candy317 · 04-26-2008, 02:46 PM

My dog's puppies didn't start opening their eyes till the end of the two weeks. One pup opened only one eye on the 12th day, then him and the others open both of eyes on the 13th day, except one had only one eye open that day. He opened the other eye on the 14th day. I had to help him open one eye, by wetting his eye with a soft cloth to get the crusties out and gently part the lids. The eye crusties made it difficult for him to open it himself.

puplove1092 · 04-26-2008, 03:41 PM

ok that's what I thought but i wanted to be sure.

puplove1092 · 04-30-2008, 07:20 PM

so if the pup doesn't open his eyes what would I do?

Doglover1988 · 04-30-2008, 07:23 PM

Take the puppy to the vet and make sure it doesn't have eye infections.

***Cassiepeia*** · 04-30-2008, 09:03 PM

Yup, if in doubt...consult a vet. Especially with a tiny puppy. They can go down hill fast.

Cass.

Doglover1988 · 04-30-2008, 09:09 PM

Well actually I just looked at a calendar and it's only been 14 days so I wouldn't worry just yet.

puplove1092 · 05-01-2008, 02:12 PM

ok I don't want to be really out control worried so thanks

Dangels · 05-25-2008, 07:09 PM

Generally, a puppy's eyes will open between 2 - 3 weeks of age. I'm sure there is nothing to worry about, but if you feel that the puppy is unhealthy in any way, it would be a good idea to contact your vet.

04-26-2008, 10:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
puplove1092 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: -- Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Newborn puppy My dachshund just had a single puppy on April 16. So this pup will be two weeks this friday and his eyes havent opened. Is this a problem or is it common for pups eyes to open around two weeks?

04-26-2008, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Doglover1988 3 mutts 1 boston terrier Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, Georgia Posts: 2,431 Rep Power: 113	I read online just now that eyes open around 12-14 days but it can take longer. Good luck.
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Punkygirl0101 7 Doxies-1 Chi-3 Mutts Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley,California Posts: 2,045 Rep Power: 83	There shouldn't be a problem if his eyes don't open on 14 days. They will most likely open pretty soon.
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Candy317 ஐ♣☆※☺♥Top Dawg☻★♪♦♫ღ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 417 Rep Power: 34	My dog's puppies didn't start opening their eyes till the end of the two weeks. One pup opened only one eye on the 12th day, then him and the others open both of eyes on the 13th day, except one had only one eye open that day. He opened the other eye on the 14th day. I had to help him open one eye, by wetting his eye with a soft cloth to get the crusties out and gently part the lids. The eye crusties made it difficult for him to open it himself.
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04-30-2008, 07:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Doglover1988 3 mutts 1 boston terrier Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, Georgia Posts: 2,431 Rep Power: 113	Take the puppy to the vet and make sure it doesn't have eye infections.
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04-26-2008, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
puplove1092 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: -- Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	ok that's what I thought but i wanted to be sure.

04-30-2008, 07:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
puplove1092 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: -- Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	so if the pup doesn't open his eyes what would I do?

04-30-2008, 09:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 284	Yup, if in doubt...consult a vet. Especially with a tiny puppy. They can go down hill fast. Cass.
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04-30-2008, 09:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Doglover1988 3 mutts 1 boston terrier Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, Georgia Posts: 2,431 Rep Power: 113	Well actually I just looked at a calendar and it's only been 14 days so I wouldn't worry just yet.
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05-01-2008, 02:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
puplove1092 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: -- Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	ok I don't want to be really out control worried so thanks

05-25-2008, 07:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dangels Surrounded by Dane-Angels Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 450 Rep Power: 21	Generally, a puppy's eyes will open between 2 - 3 weeks of age. I'm sure there is nothing to worry about, but if you feel that the puppy is unhealthy in any way, it would be a good idea to contact your vet.

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