We have used Cipo eye drops for a 4 weeks old kit with closed eye lids and lots of white pus. It went away at the fourth day. We continue with it for 7 days as the vets prescribed. Cipo eye drops is very effective.
I'm very closed to Pasadena and perhaps you can pm me with picture of your chin before and after getting sick. There is a pretty good exotic vet in Pasadena. The exam fee should be around $60.
There were some posts about sea weed is added to Tradition Chinchilla Pellet.
http://www.chins-n-hedgies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38168&highlight=weed
For the Ryerson's carriers, the dividers aren't removable. Usually one animal fits into one hole.
While traveling at end of summer, please make sure the temperature is below 70F. Flying in the evening is a better idea.