My newborn puppy's eyes just opened and look black. Is this normal?

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Hello, my puppies are 12 days old and one of them opened her eyes yesterday. The only issue is that her eyes are black, is this considered normal/okay. This is my first time having newborns, so I'm slightly over concerned. Thank you.

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Eye color in puppies this young can be very variable, sometimes appearing completely black when first opening. The eye color is likely to change as they grow older and into their own. As long as you do not see any discharge or cloudiness associated with the eyes, the color should not be something to be concerned with. Just make sure all the other puppy's eyes are opening relatively soon and look relatively normal. Good luck with your pups!

My newborn puppy's eyes just opened and look black. Is this normal?

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