Recent content by Misty_and_Shadow

I think you're right tunes, it's best to keep them safe and avoid the fruits - even if they are safe, they are also unhealthy. I might give them a raisin every few months or so (they won't understand if their favorite treat suddenly 'vanishes') but other than that, I'll stick with rose hips and...

Misty and Shadow are both eating now and are pretty much back to normal. It was probably just a little upset with the cold switch (I will never do that again, even though like you I've switched food before without issue) but I plan on booking a vet check up sometime soon. Not just because of...

Thank you very much for replying! Shadow seems OK and Misty has improved. But Misty is still producing pretty small droppings. I've made it my business to give him some raisins (good for problems like this, apparently). I'm also a little nervous that they haven't been eating enough pellets...

Hello, I recently came across a different, healthy chinchilla feed at one of my local pet stores and decided to give it a try. At first I gave Misty and Shadow a few pellets, to see if they would eat it. Misty absolutely loved it and started gorging himself almost immediately. Shadow came out...

Here you go, sorry that took so long!

Also it's late at night where I am so I'll have to send the pictures tomorrow.

Thank you very much for replying, I'll get the photos posted as soon as I can. I see what you mean with the fruit and I will cut it from their diet. I will also look into buying the safe treats you suggested. But I'm not so sure about 'hardly anybody' feeding their chinchillas fruit. Granted...

Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me? I have two four-year-old male chinchillas called Misty and Shadow. They have never encountered medical problems of any kind but I fear that may change. I am going to contact our breeder (experienced professionals)in a few days to have some...