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Q & A / Possible Heatstroke, Please Help!
« on: August 13, 2015, 02:41:09 PM »
Last night my AC went out while I was away from home, my chinchilla was in a room that went up to 86 degrees for several hours without me even knowing. By the time I got home he was very lethargic and would not even respond when I picked him up, so I immediately took him to a cool room that was about 72 degrees and gave him cool water and some cold granite tiles. I stayed with him all night and he seemed to be much better this morning, he is capable of running around and barking when I try to pick him up, however he is mostly keeping to himself resting in a cozy corner. My main concern at this point is that he hasn't been eating or drinking since last night, I'm not sure if he just isn't thirsty or if this is a side effect of the heat. I can't take him to a vet, as I am too young to drive and unable to afford the fee at the moment. I was hoping maybe someone could give me advise as to how to make sure he is properly hydrated and maybe inform me as to any other health issues the heat may have caused that may be harder to notice or diagnose.