Kitten Care : When Does a Kitten Open Its Eyes?

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Channel: ehow · 2008 · Pets & Animals

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Kittens are born with their eyes closed and will naturally start to open their eyes after seven to 12 days. Avoid forcing a kitten to open its eyes prematurely, which could cause an infection, with information from a veterinarian in this free video on kitten care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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