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.
Puppies do not have developed sight or hearing when first born. Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images. Puppies are born helpless, essentially dependent on their mothers -- with eyes closed and unable to hear. During the first few days of life, a puppy's mother provides all the care he needs, and he will usually get his first glimpse of the world at between 7 to 14 days old.