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My 2-week-old puppy's eyes aren't open. Is this normal? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 15 days old

My 15 days labrador has not opened eyes yet !!what to do ?(ps- he is not with his mother)

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on May 5th, 2018

You can try bathing very gently with cooled, boiled saline and cotton wool but do not pull or pry them open. It is not impossible for pups to be born with no or deformed eyes and a full vet check would be recommended if not opening within the next 72hours

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