How long do puppies open their eyes

Usually puppies will start to open their eyes around 9 to 14 days after birth. When the puppy does not open its eyes, you should not break its eyes with your hands to avoid hurting them or causing eye inflammation. At the same time, the puppy needs to be placed in a dark place to avoid strong scenery or sunlight to irritate the eyes. A small amount of discharge will appear in the corner of the eye during the opening period, the owner needs to use a cotton swab to gently wipe clean. If the puppy has not opened its eyes for more than 20 days, it needs to be taken to the hospital immediately to seek medical help. Puppies are born without sight and hearing, they are a dark environment when they are in the mother’s belly, rashly peel the eyelids open, the stimulation of strong light is likely to damage the puppy’s eyes.

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