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Health / Re: Chinchillas face, lips, and hands are swollen
« on: July 01, 2012, 12:55:45 AM »
It happens sometimes. It is really important to get your hay from a quality source. Not sure where your hay comes from, but it probably has a weed or as mentioned, poison ivy, etc... something in it that the chin is allergic to. I might suggest buying hay from American Pet Diner (google their website). They have the most consistent and best hay, I have ever found on the internet for chinchillas. They've been around for years and you can trust them in being reliable with good quality hay at any time.
I once had a hay issue myself with chinchillas back in 2004, so I do know that hay can have things in it that can make chinchillas ill or even cause death. Hope your chinchilla gets better soon.
I once had a hay issue myself with chinchillas back in 2004, so I do know that hay can have things in it that can make chinchillas ill or even cause death. Hope your chinchilla gets better soon.