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Health / Barking/squeeking when eating/drinking.
« on: March 17, 2007, 06:47:58 PM »
Hi, I'm new here, but I'm worried about my chinchilla. I was wondering if you guys could help.
I've had him for a little over 5 years and have never had a problem, but over the last month or so my chinchilla has been barking/squeeking sometimes when he eats or drinks. Over the last week it's gotten to the point where it's almost any time he eats/drinks, he barks and sort of twitches. His poops have gotten noticably smaller as well. Is it a dietary thing? Could he be sick? Any help would be appreciated, I'm going to look for a vet in the area (never have had to take him in before...) that treats chinchillas just in case.
Thanks!
I've had him for a little over 5 years and have never had a problem, but over the last month or so my chinchilla has been barking/squeeking sometimes when he eats or drinks. Over the last week it's gotten to the point where it's almost any time he eats/drinks, he barks and sort of twitches. His poops have gotten noticably smaller as well. Is it a dietary thing? Could he be sick? Any help would be appreciated, I'm going to look for a vet in the area (never have had to take him in before...) that treats chinchillas just in case.
Thanks!