I had a dog that had puppies and one of their eyes were open at birth it turned out to be just fine.
My Dog Just Had Puppies And One Was Born With Its Eyes Open. Has Anyone Ever Heard Of This?
I breed Shih Tzu I have had several litters with one puppy borne with its eye open. It has never turned out very good. They have always had eye problems if not completely blind. Several have had too have one or both eyes removed. I have tried everything I know of from the moment of birth to protect their eyes, but nothing has ever worked. I have not been able to find any information on this. Those that give these puppies a home tell me they are wonderful, and would not trade them for a dog with good eyes. I have been told they are more loving. I just had a litter last night with two our of seven eyes open.
Yes it happens a lot just keep the eyes clean as posiible with a worm rag
Okay I was told by a friend that she had kitten's like that and the vet said to keep them clean by wiping carefully with a warm cloth and don't let them get crusted. I hope that works I well let you know what happens. Best of luck to us all.
We had a puppy born with his eyes open. They got infected, started causing seizures and the puppy had to be put down.
Hi all. This seems to be a gathering place for this issue and many people have a very hard time finding anything about it online. This is one of the discussions that usually occurs between breeders and often centers around 'lethal's' and color genetics as it is known to happen as a result of that sort of breeding (eye defects, no eyes, numerous problems ect.) by those that breed and study genetics and health issues and things but it isn't the only time it happens.
I thought it might be a good idea for those that have had this occur to give as many details as possible about the dogs (breeds and other info. May also be useful) and the problem, description of what you are seeing at birth and what you did to try and help and what the outcome, problem and any solution was over time to help those that come along looking for information behind you as their vets aren't likely familiar with it either. Then they can get some information and possible causes and even some things that they may try in certain situations (like suturing the eyes shut until they would normally open to try and help protect the developing tissue if it seems a possibility) to discuss with their vets and hopefully bookmark it and come back and give their details and experience once things have ended in some sort of conclusion to benefit another person looking for answers who comes along later.
May be a good idea to get a page of explanations and answers instead of it filling with yet more people looking answers over time. :-). I'll put a couple of links to some basic information about 'lethal's' and those merle (dapple, roan, harlequin or whatever they go by in your breed) genes as it is a cause of eye defects and more though you would want to continue research on your breed even if they aren't listed and preferably before you breed of course. Your breed parent club may also have some great information and often lists professional breeders who may know more. Good Luck to you.
www.lethalwhites.com http://hubpages.com/hub/PuppyColoring www.learntobreed.com www.dogfoodanalysis.com
I thought it might be a good idea for those that have had this occur to give as many details as possible about the dogs (breeds and other info. May also be useful) and the problem, description of what you are seeing at birth and what you did to try and help and what the outcome, problem and any solution was over time to help those that come along looking for information behind you as their vets aren't likely familiar with it either. Then they can get some information and possible causes and even some things that they may try in certain situations (like suturing the eyes shut until they would normally open to try and help protect the developing tissue if it seems a possibility) to discuss with their vets and hopefully bookmark it and come back and give their details and experience once things have ended in some sort of conclusion to benefit another person looking for answers who comes along later.
May be a good idea to get a page of explanations and answers instead of it filling with yet more people looking answers over time. :-). I'll put a couple of links to some basic information about 'lethal's' and those merle (dapple, roan, harlequin or whatever they go by in your breed) genes as it is a cause of eye defects and more though you would want to continue research on your breed even if they aren't listed and preferably before you breed of course. Your breed parent club may also have some great information and often lists professional breeders who may know more. Good Luck to you.
www.lethalwhites.com http://hubpages.com/hub/PuppyColoring www.learntobreed.com www.dogfoodanalysis.com