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Health / Roo's fur bitin?

« on: February 25, 2008, 12:25:36 AM »

hey guys, just when i thought i had the hang of Roo, he switched it up. A few weeks ago he bit all the fur off his butt area off, i took him to the vet & the vet said it seemed like it was nutritional. He didn*t start until we tried the hay cubes. So i switched him back to his regular timothy hay. He*s wasnt biting it all the way to the fur but after the vet freaked him out he did. You can tell its growing back though. I noticed hes chewing it off in a few places on his back he hadn*t before. Is he still adjusting & trying to get the old hay completely out of his system? He doesnt act like he*s hurting, hes running & jumping & being Roo. If anyone could help I*d be so greatful!

Thanks in advance

~Leslie

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**Q & A / I*m going on a trip for 4 days...What about Roo?**

« on: February 05, 2008, 01:13:59 PM »

My boyfriend is taking me snowboarding for 4 days. Roo has to stay ,( I*m going to be worried about him the entire time we*re gone! ) i*m getting my mom to take care of him while we*re gone. When should i start introducing her to him? Should she stay at the apartment for 4 days? What all do i leave for her besides the vet's # & food directions? Should i stop letting him out for a few days so he knows he can*t come out everyday & to help prepare him for the 4 days he wont be out? Sory with all the questions! lol I*m so worried about him. i dont wanna stress him out.

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Q & A / Is there a way to contain a chin?

« on: January 29, 2008, 07:09:07 PM »

We moved into the apartment about a month ago. Roo has been fine until tonight. He somehow managed to crawl under the door when i went to the bathroom. Is there like alittle play pin or something i can get to keep him contained & room enough where he can play?

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Q & A / Chinchilla's & hair color?

« on: December 28, 2007, 02:49:24 PM »

I wanted to dye my hair tonight, i was wondering if this would hurt Roo? I*ve had a lady tell me the smell killed her 3 chins..is this true? can i do it with the lil man in the room or should i stay in a place where he isnt? Thanks for helping!

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General Chat / Roo made the light bill go up..

« on: December 23, 2007, 12:18:57 AM »

haha..he*s a picky little thing. He loooooves to watch tv. When we moved into the apartment he was in the bedroom with us the first 2 days. Then we decided to move him into the living room because he*ll see us all the time & play & not keep us up. We got him a radio & he*s ok with it then again some nights, he just wants to watch tv..so i turn it on & he*s fine..hehe we*ve been in the apartment for a week yesterday & he*s raised it $25 in a week...hehe...now that we got the HD dvr he*ll enjoy the HD channels..hehe..i love him!!!

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Q & A / I had a dog / chinchilli question..

« on: December 23, 2007, 12:03:20 AM »

My boyfriend wants a dog, he loves roo & all but he wants something he can hold & pet, etc, etc.. I*m NOT bringing anything into this house that may harm the health of my Roo. He wanted me to ask you guys if it would be ok to get a meduim dog? Will this alarm Roo in anyway? He*s quiet a character! Last night he was playing & he jumped on my shoulder & hung out for like 15 minutes, then jumped on my head & ontop of the desk..hehe he*s so funny!! He doesnt like green apples. tried that tonight. I*ve decided to stop giving him raisins & dried cranberries just because. I*ve decided to only use it for treats. This is how i*ve found i can catch him to put it in his cage. All i do is give him 1 & he lets me grab him & take him back to his cage while he munches..

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General Chat / Thanks for the bday wishes you guys!!

« on: December 18, 2007, 12:31:38 PM »

I haven*t been around here for awhile. I moved & had to wait for the cable guy, ya know how that goes..I just wanted to say thanks for the e-mails you guys! thats so sweet!! hehe!! Perfect day!!! ;P

updates of Roo ;P

I was cleaning the apartment & looked over & Roo had aligned his toys!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21571133@N05/2115961887/in/set-72157603420216803/

His 1st trip outta the cage in the new place
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21571133@N05/2111252248/in/set-72157603420216803/

Chewing on the cracker box. [[notice the fan cord? - yeah..he was chewing on it

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/21571133@N05/2110475653/in/set-72157603420216803/

I hope you guys have a great day!!!

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Q & A / Roo wont get outta his bath

« on: December 04, 2007, 08:29:19 PM »

hehe..he was runnin, popcornin, surfin then he saw me put his bath house in, he loves his baths!! so he hopes in the cage & jumps in before i can put it down..he*s been hangin out in there for like 10 minutes...is this ok?

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**General Chat / I*m so happy!!**

« on: November 30, 2007, 05:19:11 PM »

Since Roo is so much fun i talked my boyfriend into getting another one. He*s another standard male. I didn't know what to call him at first but since Roo has plumped up alittle he looks like a grey peekachew. So i*ma call the new guy Peeka..short for peekachew. They're adorable!! i love these guys!

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Health / i was curious about playtime for chins

« on: November 28, 2007, 10:01:46 PM »

i let Roo out for alittle while today, he looks so alone & sleeps alot..i know its day time but how long does everyone let them out? for how long at a time? Should they only come out for like an hour a day? i*m unsure & dont want him to get bored. is it a bad idea to let him out more than once a day?

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Q & A / I need more hay...

« on: November 26, 2007, 11:40:09 PM »

I ran outta hay tonight, i need more roo loves it. Where should i get it? i gotta buy some at a pet store somewhere what kind should i get & then i*m going to order some good kind tomrrow, what 2 should i get? theres a lady down the road that sells chins in her petshop thats owned by her so i think ima drop in & see if she has any..

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General Chat / How's everyone doing?

« on: November 25, 2007, 07:39:56 PM »

Just wanted to see how everyone enjoyed Thankgiving? My family loved Roo, they only saw photo's of course. My boyfriends brother met Roo last night. Roo was alittle uncertain at first but he just stood around & looked at Brett like ''can i help you?''. Roo didnt seem to mind he was trying tomake friends though. I can tell he*s starting to get use to seeing & hearing me. This morning he was alittle aggravated because out neighbors were making alot of noise. I spoke and stick my hand to the cage & he bit me once or twice along wif my nose when i snuck up to get a kiss. it*s so cute to see how they react & start to grow on ya. I was alittle if-y at first. Hope you guys had a good holiday!!!

Leslie

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Health / I think Roo maybe constipated...help!!

« on: November 20, 2007, 10:11:09 AM »

I*ve noticed since last night his poo is getting smaller & it looks alittle ''pinched''. I was reading some of the other posts about poo but i saw the burnt toast, is that it? will that get him back to normal? i dont want him to hurt

what should i do?

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Q & A / About toilet paper rolls

« on: November 17, 2007, 10:14:35 PM »

I was going to give roo something to play with but wanted to check 1st. is it ok for the roll to have glue on it? I*d think not, but i*m being on the safe side. Also..for chins..can they wear collars? i made a cute little bitty collar and was going to give it to someone with a dog..i just thought i*d check 1st..

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Guestbook / Hello from Raleigh North Carolina

« on: November 17, 2007, 12:12:45 AM »

Hi everyone, my name is Leslie i am 22 yrs old. i reside in Raleigh North Carolina.I*m in my 2nd year of culinary arts & love it. I live with my boyfriend & our chin Roo. We just bought a 4 story town house so Roo get*s the den all to himself, sometimes. We always supervise him at play, he*s so funny! We havent had him very long almost 2 weeks. I*m trying to learn all i can & I*m working as hard as i can to keep him happy. I adore him! Everyone loves him..we like it here