kitten 5 days old, opened eye .

Just out of curiousity..


My Cat had her litter 5 days ago and one of the kitten's eye opened. Is this normal?

All the other kitten's eyes are closed but looks like they are beginning to open from the inner corners.

Originally Posted by joanne2872

Just out of curiousity..


My Cat had her litter 5 days ago and one of the kitten's eye opened. Is this normal?

All the other kitten's eyes are closed but looks like they are beginning to open from the inner corners.

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I got this from the Kitten Rescue site:

Between the fifth and tenth day, his eyes will open and he will begin to see his new world. At this stage, his eyes are a deep blue color. Make sure they are clean and show no signs of inflammation or pus and keep him away from bright lights. He will begin to crawl around his box a little more. He may try to walk but will be wobbly. At the end of the first week, his shiver reflex has developed, allowing him to better regulate his body temperature.

http://www.kitten-rescue.com/birth_to_two_weeks.html

Also, although you may be tempted...do not try to open the other kittens eyes...they will open on their own in their own time.

Katie

Thanks!

yes it is normal because a few days after they are born is when they usually open there eyes. i just had kittens today! Yay!

My cat just had babies a week ago today and all but one of the babies eyes are open. She had 5 of them.

Congrats.

Rebok_1023