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Title: black growth in ear
Post by: almost vegan on March 14, 2012, 04:15:24 AM

We just noticed a black growth in chin's ear. We first thought it could bea piece of poop stuck there but now see it goes all the way through to the back of his ear too. not poop.what could this be? worried for him.
never taken him to a vet. how much do vet visits typically cost?
thanks
signed,
concerned

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: jmdebb on March 14, 2012, 04:52:37 AM

mine charges $45 or something like that a visit.  best thing to do is call and ask your vet what they charge :)  good luck.. let us know how you make out.
jean

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: mojito on March 14, 2012, 09:26:20 AM

Could be fungus or maybe scab from scratching due to dry skin. I'd call the vet tho, it shouldnt be too much unless they do some serious tests or surgery.

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: almost vegan on March 19, 2012, 06:03:48 PM

Quote from: jmdebb on March 14, 2012, 04:52:37 AM

mine charges $45 or something like that a visit.  best thing to do is call and ask your vet what they charge :)  good luck.. let us know how you make out.
jean

What vet do you use? The vet by us costs $100 for a consultation. Please help, I love my chinchilla!

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: almost vegan on March 19, 2012, 06:09:49 PM

Any breeders or vets on this forum? Please help! I'm terrified for Snickerdoodle, he's my 'baby'.

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: mojito on March 19, 2012, 06:48:50 PM

Just google exotic vets; or use the vet directory from this site (top of the page where it says directories). There should be some around, or you can ask any small mammal vets if they have done many chinchillas. Those are your options since I don't know where you live. If you live in NC State or near Georgia University call the vets there, the vet at my zoo had recommended them if I felt the drive was reasonable bc they are excellent with exotics.

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: Debbie.nl.ca on March 21, 2012, 08:20:56 AM

Can you take a picture and show us?

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: chinclub on March 21, 2012, 10:03:51 AM

What color is your chinchilla and how old is he?  Chinchillas that have the beige gene get freckles in their ears as they get older.  This includes beige, brown velvet, pink white, and tan.  I will see if I can find a picture to post.

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: chinclub on March 21, 2012, 10:09:03 AM

I couldn't find a good picture myself so I went to google and found this one:

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p20/chinchillachateau/Chinchilla_Close_UP_by_Villa_Chinch.jpg)

from this website:

http://www.freewebs.com/chinchillaplanet/chinchillagenetics.htm (http://www.freewebs.com/chinchillaplanet/chinchillagenetics.htm)

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: Debbie.nl.ca on March 22, 2012, 07:05:36 AM

freckles as Jamie stated, quite normal. ::nod::

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: almost vegan on March 22, 2012, 05:03:20 PM

No, its like a mole, its very, very raised, even more than that of a human

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: jmdebb on March 23, 2012, 12:17:30 AM

is it a different color than he is, or the same color..

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: almost vegan on March 29, 2012, 06:14:01 PM

Don't worry everyone, its just a growth. he went to the vet :)

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: jmdebb on March 29, 2012, 11:10:53 PM

bascially a skin tag??? noel has two on her ear.

Title: Re: black growth in ear
Post by: Debbie.nl.ca on May 04, 2012, 01:24:37 PM

 ::clapp::