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Chinchillas => Health => Topic started by: Stacy on July 27, 2006, 08:42:49 AM

Title: Can a chin get a cold?
Post by: Stacy on July 27, 2006, 08:42:49 AM

I have read a little about this but not much. Can a chin catch a cold or anything else a person has? My husband really gets a kick out of it when I get sick because I put a bandanna over my face when I feed them or anything. I just don't know if they can catch it. ::shrug::

Title: Re: Can a chin get a cold?
Post by: chinclub on July 27, 2006, 08:56:26 AM

That is a hard question.  Some people say they can, some say they can't.  The strongest argument seems to be that they can not get sick from humans, but then I know someone who's family got really sick and so did the chinchilla...maybe it was cooincidence, but with 110 chinchillas of my own I don't take any chances.  When I am sick I wash my hands very well before feeding and watering and I don'thold my chinchillas what I am sick.  I may be over reacting but for me its better to be safe than sorry!

Title: Re: Can a chin get a cold?
Post by: Jo Ann on July 27, 2006, 08:56:59 AM

::silly::Good question ... need to do some research on that one.

I've always assumed it could be either way ... depending on the particular germ/virus.
I play it safe and let Bill take care of them or will put on a surgical mask if he can't do it for some reason.

Chinchillas are relatively new to the pet world and we are learning new things about them daily.  ::nod::

 ::wave::
Jo Ann

Title: Re: Can a chin get a cold?
Post by: Summer on July 27, 2006, 10:26:27 AM

;)I do the same thing , I don't take the Chance.