In Some Cases, One Eye Might Open A Day Or Two After The Other Eye Opens.
At this age you will see the eyes start to open, possibly one before the other, taking around 10 days to both open fully. 1 at birth, a puppy's eyes are closed round the clock. Most puppies will open one eye at a time over the course of a few days.
The Eyes Should Naturally Open Without Any Help From The Outside.
However, they won't be able to see clearly at first. Don’t try to open their eyes before they are ready. The eyes will gradually open wider, revealing grayish.
This Can Be A Slow Process And It May Take Even More Time For Some Puppies.
It takes that long for the full development of a puppy’s optic nerve. You can damage your pup’s sight if you try to force the issue. The exact time when puppies open their eyes for the first time slightly varies in individual puppies and even different breeds of dogs.
The Average Time Required For A Healthy Small Pup To Open Its Eyes And Catch Hold Of The Light Of The Day Is Around 14 Days.
Puppies sleep a lot during their first few weeks of life. Their open eyes continue to develop for several more weeks. Puppies of most breeds will open their eyes somewhere between their 2 nd and 3 rd week.
Puppies From The Same Litter Will Open Their Eyes At Different Times.
At one week old, puppies' eyes are still closed. Slower opening of the eyes isn’t necessarily an indication of poor health or improper development and growth. Some breeds may even take longer.
