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North East USA / Re: Need Help Locating A Breeder Near Buffalo,NY
« on: January 18, 2007, 09:16:24 AM »
Sure, it's contact@threeriverschinchilla.com
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I have 2 chins that have eye problems. The vet said one of them had an infection that closed off the tear duct.
I have to keep the drops or even a saline solution on hand at all times.
The other seems to have the same problem now.
They seem fine for weeks then their eye looks tattered. I guess from them rubbing, and no tears being produced to wash debre out.
I've been watching Misschief's now for about 5 years.
What's the location of your chinnie?
This is only coming from experience of keeping rabbits which I know are very different from chinchillas but hopefully some of the info may be of use. Rabbits are very prone to weepy eyes and the causes are usually a draughty or damp environment. Obviously this can be due to being kept outside which doesn't really apply to chinchillas but perhaps there is a draught from a door or window?
The other cause I know of is a rapid change in temperature for example if they are swapped between indoors and outdoors. Maybe a radiator or heater on a cycle could be causing this?
I know these might not apply to your problem but I thought I'd put them forwards just in case.
I hate to bring this up, you already have the eye problem ... but ... have you and/or your vet checked for any knots or bumps along the jaw line on that same side? Sometimes, what looks like a "wet" eye, is an early sign of malocclusion. I'll keep my fingers crossed it is not that.
I know Outback Chins (Amanda) has a little one that seems to have lots of eye problems ... you might want to send her a PM or e-mail. Her website is Fuzzy Chins.
Jo Ann
oh? didn't know but wouldn't the pellets go bad if not used all up? I buy a small bag for around $7.99 + tax how much is the one you are talking about I will have to go check it out next time I am in monroeville do they sell cat food too?