Newborn babies can open their eyes immediately, so how long does it take for newborn kittens to open their eyes? Kittens can open their eyes between eight and twelve days after birth, but at first, their eyes are not fully open. It takes about half a month for kittens to fully open their eyes. Different breeds open their eyes at different times. For example, long-haired cats open their eyes later, while short-haired cats open them sooner.

As owners, you must pay attention to some precautions when kittens first open their eyes.

For example, the first thing is that kittens' eyes are not fully open at first but only slightly open. As the kittens grow, their eyes will gradually open wider. However, when the eyes are not fully open, the owner should not forcibly open the kitten’s eyes with their hands. The eyes are particularly important to kittens, just as they are for humans. Eyes allow people to see the world’s scenery and appreciate its beauty, and it is the same for cats. The eyes of newborn kittens are very fragile, so owners must carefully protect their kittens’ eyes. Therefore, we should let the kittens’ eyes open naturally.

Cats have the most beautiful and fascinating pupils in the world. Their pupil colors vary, including blue and yellow, and some cats even have two different eye colors. Generally, a kitten’s pupil color becomes fixed after it opens its eyes, usually around twelve weeks of age. When the pupil color stabilizes, owners can clearly see what color their kitten’s eyes are.

For newborn kittens, owners should take extra care as they are very fragile when just born. We need to ensure the kittens’ nutritional intake, prevent them from catching colds, provide a warm little nest, and let the kittens gradually adapt to this new environment, giving them a happy home to grow up in.