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RE: Breathing raspy and not eating well

Yukari_Angel — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:50:51 GMT

I'm with Jean, I'm hoping the chinchilla went to the vet ASAP. and another note: keep them away from cedar. The phenols are not good for small animals.

RE: Breathing raspy and not eating well

jean — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:51:21 GMT

hi, chins should be in a quiet place but noice won't harm them. i hope your chin is okay, it's months later,you needed to go to the vet right away.. for anyone reading this.. if your chin gets that bad, do not do anything except call your vet.

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RE: Breathing raspy and not eating well

Myamine — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:23:31 GMT

Hi!

I Have 2 Chinchillas, I Keep Them In The Living Beside The Tv AS Well, It Must Be Not Be To Noisy, Because They Do Not And Will Not Like Loud Noise Of Any Kind, Check The Door For Drafts, Which I Do Not Think Is The Problem, Mine Are Doing Well, Where They Are, You Have Also Mentioned They Are In A Roon That Is Warm, Also Not Good, Room Temperature Is Very Important To Them, Heat Is Dangerous, If They Get To Warm Can Be A Big Problem, Turn Down The Heat, And Get A Few Chin Chiller Blocks To Keep Them Cool, Also What Are You Feeding Them? Are They Getting Exercise? Are They Getting Their Baths?

Myamine

RE: Breathing raspy and not eating well

animalgirl — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:11:12 GMT

Either the chinchilla is really old, or it's sick and should go to the vet.

Breathing raspy and not eating well

sunshine1024 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:55:29 GMT

My chinchillia, Bugsy Malone is 6&1/2 years old and never had any problems. He is now breathing raspy and not eating well, turds have diminshed in size and quantity and I don't know what to do. Anyone got any ideas? We did move recently 6 weeks ago and this happened about 2 weeks later. He was used to a quiet hallway and at the new house he stayed in the front room by the TV for a couple of weeks until I realized his breathing was getting bad and he seems moodier than usual. Thought maybe drafts were making him sick so I moved him to a quiet room but it smells of cedar walls and is quite warm in there now. Can any one make suggestions? Is it a cold or pnuemonia? Where can I get antibiotics for my chin? I love him and don't want to lose him. He is the best pet I have ever had. Please help!!!!!!!!!