newborn and eyes question

prncss89

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The first kitten to be born on 4-13 at 7:49am now has one eye open! Is that normal? I though it took 10 days! Is something wrong with it? They all are gaining weight fast and seem in great health! Just that eye being open worrys me!
Melissa
 

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Yikes, that is kinda weird. When in doubt...call a vet. They can answer your question over the phone.
 

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While I haven't had a kitten open the eyes at 2 days old, it has happened before at 4-5 days, so to say that is unnormal, may be wrong.
Is there any discharge? Does the eye look puffy?
You might call a vet and speak with them, just to rest your mind. Taking in a young kitten to a vet, should be a last resort, as the kitten's immune system is being exposed to many different things at the vets office.
I hope it turns out it is nothing. Hopefully someone with more experience than I can also come and tell us if this is normal.
 

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One of my kittens born on April 4th, did the same thing to me. It is weird, But the vet said she's going to be fine. He said sice she was 5 days overdue that it is like the kitten's are 5 days old??!@#$% Interesting I know. Also their ears were already unfolded when they were born. So I wouldn't worry about the baby unless it looks abnormal as someone pointed out already. Congratulations!
 

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I agree with everyone consult a vet oh ya and you know everyone on this site loves ...pictures?
 
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