1 Chickenpox is an infection caused by a virus. 2  It produces itchy spots, and often blisters on the skin. 3  Shingles, or herpes zoster, is caused by the same virus that produces chickenpox. 4  The virus reappears in some people later in life and produces a skin rash with blistering.
Puppies open their eyes between 10 and 14 days, then they should see your vet. Eating moist food at 4 weeks is alright but solid food should wait until 5 weeks. Your answer will be published for anyone to see and rate. Your answer will not be displayed immediately.
Newborn kittens have sealed eyelids, which begin to open around eight days. It's not at all unusual for littermates to open their eyes at different rates -- some babies may open their eyes in as little as two days while others may take as long as two weeks. However, once open, their eyes will be blue and will gradually mature. Kittens will try to avoid light for two or three days after their eyes open because their pupils aren't able to constrict. The first three weeks of kitty's life she's especially dependent on her mother. Not only are her eyes not real useful, but her hearing isn't fully developed.