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sferrini · 07-25-2009, 06:42 AM

I have a question, I called my vet and I believe they gave me the wrong information. I am wondering how old a puppy is when their eye's open. Everything I find online tells me 14 to 18 days, or 2 to 5 weeks. My Vet Tech said 3 to 5 days, I think she is wrong.

Can somebody please let me know, and also when should I start to be concerned if they don't open. They were born July 7th and otherwise seemed to be very heatlhy, they have both (one male, one female) are more than doubled their weight and are working on tripling.

thank you,
Shannon

francis53 · 07-25-2009, 06:52 AM

Don't worry, your puppies eyes will be opening any day now

Your vet tech is mistaken about the 3 to 5 days, way too early.

GurleyGirl · 07-25-2009, 07:22 AM

The average age for my puppies eyes to open is 2 weeks... some have gone close to 3 weeks.

Your vet tech was way off.....she may have misunderstood the question.

sferrini · 07-25-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GurleyGirl

The average age for my puppies eyes to open is 2 weeks... some have gone close to 3 weeks.

Your vet tech was way off.....she may have misunderstood the question.

I thought she may have but I kept repeating, 14 to 18 days, and the tech kept saying 3 to 5 days. Anyway, I just checked and the boys eyes are open. YAY!! so I am sure the girls will open soon. thank you

Wrenee4 · 07-25-2009, 07:50 AM

Perhaps she was confused on tail docking and dew claw removal because those are the days when they are done?? Ours open around 2 weeks

Congrates on the lil boys eyes open! In case you don't know it is normal for them to be a little blueish looking for a while after they first open

sferrini · 07-25-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenee4

Perhaps she was confused on tail docking and dew claw removal because those are the days when they are done?? Ours open around 2 weeks

Congrates on the lil boys eyes open! In case you don't know it is normal for them to be a little blueish looking for a while after they first open

I didn't know that, thank you. When is the point that I may be concern. I am sure the little girls will open soon, but just curious.

Thank you for you help on my question.

Wrenee4 · 07-26-2009, 08:40 AM

I have noticed the fatter puppies take a lil longer. LOL I wouldnt be worried - I have never had a pup not open it's eyes. I guess I would start to worry if its three weeks old and not even peeking a little bit.

smartpuppiepets · 07-26-2009, 12:31 PM

Just to assure you ... you have already many great answers...
Our puppies usually open their eyes between 2 and 3 weeks... some sooner others later.

We take them to the vets to dock tails and dewclaws removal at 2 days of age... latest 3 days. If for any reason that may not be possible we do it ourselves , but the best is to have it done at the vets and that is what we 90% of the time.

Good Luck in your litter !!!!!
PS.: Post pictures so we can say : AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!

sferrini · 07-27-2009, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smartpuppiepets

Just to assure you ... you have already many great answers...
Our puppies usually open their eyes between 2 and 3 weeks... some sooner others later.

We take them to the vets to dock tails and dewclaws removal at 2 days of age... latest 3 days. If for any reason that may not be possible we do it ourselves , but the best is to have it done at the vets and that is what we 90% of the time.

Good Luck in your litter !!!!!
PS.: Post pictures so we can say : AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!

thank you so much.

smartpuppiepets · 07-27-2009, 08:36 AM

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Congratulations !!!!!!!!! Adorable !!!!

You are so Blessed !!!!!!! ... wait until they turn 4 weeks.... kkk ... the mess will start !!!!!!! Running under your feet .... cute , cute !!!!

XOXO
Thanks for the pics !

sferrini · 07-27-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smartpuppiepets

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Congratulations !!!!!!!!! Adorable !!!!

You are so Blessed !!!!!!! ... wait until they turn 4 weeks.... kkk ... the mess will start !!!!!!! Running under your feet .... cute , cute !!!!

XOXO
Thanks for the pics !

Thank you, yes, we are truly in love with them.

07-25-2009, 06:42 AM	#1
sferrini YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi Posts: 318	puppies eyes I have a question, I called my vet and I believe they gave me the wrong information. I am wondering how old a puppy is when their eye's open. Everything I find online tells me 14 to 18 days, or 2 to 5 weeks. My Vet Tech said 3 to 5 days, I think she is wrong. Can somebody please let me know, and also when should I start to be concerned if they don't open. They were born July 7th and otherwise seemed to be very heatlhy, they have both (one male, one female) are more than doubled their weight and are working on tripling. thank you, Shannon __________________ Shannon , Prussia, Miracle, , Rebel and Lady July 7, 2009 to Aug. 19, 2009

07-25-2009, 07:22 AM	#3
GurleyGirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott City, Missouri Posts: 1,879	The average age for my puppies eyes to open is 2 weeks... some have gone close to 3 weeks. Your vet tech was way off.....she may have misunderstood the question. __________________ Joanne Gurley's Yorkies

07-25-2009, 07:50 AM	#5
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	Perhaps she was confused on tail docking and dew claw removal because those are the days when they are done?? Ours open around 2 weeks Congrates on the lil boys eyes open! In case you don't know it is normal for them to be a little blueish looking for a while after they first open __________________ ~Wendy~

07-26-2009, 08:40 AM	#7
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	I have noticed the fatter puppies take a lil longer. LOL I wouldnt be worried - I have never had a pup not open it's eyes. I guess I would start to worry if its three weeks old and not even peeking a little bit. __________________ ~Wendy~

07-26-2009, 12:31 PM	#8
smartpuppiepets YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly Posts: 1,042	Just to assure you ... you have already many great answers... Our puppies usually open their eyes between 2 and 3 weeks... some sooner others later. We take them to the vets to dock tails and dewclaws removal at 2 days of age... latest 3 days. If for any reason that may not be possible we do it ourselves , but the best is to have it done at the vets and that is what we 90% of the time. Good Luck in your litter !!!!! PS.: Post pictures so we can say : AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!! __________________ "The reason a dog has many friends is because it wags it's tail instead of it's tong " [I]Smartpuppiepets@yahoo.com /I][

07-25-2009, 06:52 AM	#2
francis53 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 714	Don't worry, your puppies eyes will be opening any day now Your vet tech is mistaken about the 3 to 5 days, way too early.

07-27-2009, 08:36 AM	#10
smartpuppiepets YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly Posts: 1,042	AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Congratulations !!!!!!!!! Adorable !!!! You are so Blessed !!!!!!! ... wait until they turn 4 weeks.... kkk ... the mess will start !!!!!!! Running under your feet .... cute , cute !!!! XOXO Thanks for the pics ! __________________ "The reason a dog has many friends is because it wags it's tail instead of it's tong " [I]Smartpuppiepets@yahoo.com /I][