Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Mouth

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Chinchillas are generally energetic creatures. When they are ill, their energy level drops so it is important to watch for this sign. A change in the amount of water and food consumed can also be a sign of illness. Whenever you suspect there may be problems, examine your chinchilla's eyes, ears, nose, and mouth for [...]

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Kate:

My chinchilla bited her self in "that" place and i foud dry blood.
I called vet doctor and he said to use some antiseptic.. but i still worry (afraid).
what else can i do? (sorry for my english.. its moscow 'calling")

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zbutsom:

my chinchilla has a balance problem and is sleepy almost all the time. he stopped eating or drinking water. I tried some vitamins but doesn't work. I went to the vet but nothing again! I really don't know what to do! Please if can help me. Thanks anyway!

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- TonyR:
  
  Countryside Animal Health Center LLC
  Categories: Veterinarians
  3334 E Freeland Rd Ste B
  
  Freeland MI 48623-9416
  Phone: 989-695-2200
  This is where I took my chinchilla when he was off balance and not eating. He would walk in a circle then he would even roll over and had difficulity getting up. He had a serious ear infection that affected his balance. It took a bit of round the clock care from me to take care of things. It was about a year ago. My chinchilla is at least 15 years old now.
  Funny that now we are closer than we were before in that he seems to trust me and call out in a soft way much more than before.
  you can use my name when you call the vet and tell them i recommended them. Just tell your vet to call them and they will give the recommended treatment.
  Tony Rocha
  God Bless!!!!
  
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Alyssia:

My 3 year old chinchilla is active but I'm worried about her left eye. There is some fur lost and a bit of "eye boogies" as I call it. She eats healthy foods and gets a dust bath 2 times a week, what could be causing the fur lost and the eye boogies, could this be a serious health problem?

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Alicia:

My chinchillas' ears have been drooping for a couple of days now, he always has fresh food and water. He has had no change in food or diet and his bedding is always cleaned. He always has a cuddle bone or something to chew. His stools don't appear to have anything wrong with them (not excessively runny or small) but still he seems very irritable and his ears are always drooping. I live in northern Missouri and the weather has been fair; not extravagantly hot or cold. I have no idea what could be wrong. The vets here in town are more farm animal than exotic... so I am afraid they won't have any idea what to do. Has anyone else had this problem???

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Brian:

Oh, and as a follow-up question, my chinchilla has been dropping some of his whiskers too. I think he might be stressed. Is this a serious threat?

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Chinchilla Planet:

Brian,

Losing fur can mean many things. A vet is your best bet.

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