As their eyesight gets better, more of their senses begin to be awakened and they become more interested in exploring the world around them. The question is, when do puppies open their eyes and start this process. The answer is somewhere between seven days to two weeks after birth. read more
When puppies open their eyes, they are greeted by an amazing assortment of sights. As their eyesight gets better, more of their senses begin to be awakened and they become more interested in exploring the world around them. The question is, when do puppies open their eyes and start this process. read more
Sealed eyelids protect the nerves and membranes of the delicate organs from hazards such as light or grit. Once the eyes have fully matured, puppies’ lids start to open. For this reason, it is extremely important to let a puppy’s eyes open on their own, rather than trying to hurry the process along and force them to open. read more
On average, puppies open their eyes 12 - 16 days after birth. But this is the average time, so sometimes puppies may open their eyes a day or two earlier or later than that. It depends on the individual puppy. read more