Puppies that are just bought home always need special attention, because if an accident occurs, it is very easy to die. Someone recently sent a private message to the editor asking, "The dog hasn't opened its eyes for 16 days. Is this norma...
Puppies that are just bought home always need special attention, because if an accident occurs, it is very easy to die. Someone recently sent a private message to the editor asking, "The dog hasn't opened its eyes for 16 days. Is this normal?" Let me give you the answer below.
It is normal for a puppy to not open its eyes for 16 days. Puppies will begin to slowly open their eyes about 10-20 days after birth. Due to individual differences, some puppies will open their eyes earlier, and some will open their eyes later. If the puppy has not opened its eyes for more than 20 days, it may be that the eyes are blocked by eye feces. You can use a cotton swab dipped in an appropriate amount of saline and wipe the puppy's eyes to make it open slowly. Be careful not to use too much force or directly open the puppy's eyes with your hands.
Before the dog opens its eyes, it needs extra careful care from the owner. Every time you are breastfeeding, you should pay attention to some weak dogs and place them next to the nipple with more milk. After eating breast milk, put it back to its position immediately to prevent other puppies from hurting it. When dogs are nearly one month old, breast milk alone can no longer satisfy their stomachs. At this time, they should be given a small amount of cow's milk or goat's milk, or some rice soup. At the same time, you can also add some nutrients, such as cod liver oil, fish meal, calcium powder, etc., just a small amount. When dogs reach about 45 days of age, they are basically weaned from breast milk and rely mainly on food. They can be weaned from breast milk when they are two months old.
Finally, a reminder: before a 16-day-old puppy opens its eyes, you must wait patiently and never try to open its eyes.
