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Sorry for the lack of updates, this is what's happened: I went to a second vet for a consultation. They were very suspicious of malo, and asked that I forward the xrays I had done at the other vet. Those xrays turned out to be inconclusive, so I sent her in this morning for another set and...

Thanks, Dawn. That's what I figured. So, an update. I spoke to my vet, and he said that yes, he did prescribe the steroids as a last ditch effort. Still not sure what to make of that. Chib has an appointment on Wed with the second opinion vet, so we'll see how that goes. Behavior-wise, she's...

One thing that was mentioned online that I think might be worth considering is a retrobulbar abscess from hay or food puncturing the roof of the mouth. I wonder how common this is in chinchillas, as I've heard that it can happen to rabbits.

Thanks ladies, I appreciate it. Alli, I thought of your Chibi right away when I first noticed that my Chibi was looking off. Right now Chibi is popcorning around and being a general goober, so I'm glad that she's feeling ok. Right now the big waiting game is making it through the weekend to...

Thanks, Dawn. I was able to get an appointment early next week with a (hopefully) very experienced exotic vet that one of my AHT friends was able to refer me to. I also have scheduled a call with my existing vet tonight to talk about the current treatment. Again, I realize that this probably...

I've seen people put their animals through **** to have more time with them, and I don't want to be one of those. At the same time, I would hate to put her down without 100% identifying what it is that's wrong with her. I'm currently phoning around for an experienced vet who can perhaps shed...

Thanks Dawn, I was hoping you'd have some input. Can you explain more on why steroids aren't used for chinchillas? I've been very lucky with my guys and haven't had this come up before. Thank you in advance.

Sorry, I should clarify. The gist of what I got from my vet was that if he operated and found a tumor, there's not much that could be done at that point. Money isn't an issue, I'm willing to pay as much as I can if it means helping her.

I took my 5 1/2 year old female to the vet on Tuesday after she displayed some worrying symptoms (matting around eye, pulling at whiskers constantly). I was initially worried about malo, but the vet was able to do an xray, and while her teeth are fine, he found a mass behind her eye that is...

I didn't even think of the possibility of growing new ones in. Der. I'll keep an eye on her and take her in if this continues much longer, but hopefully it's just a new or ingrown whisker that's annoying her.

Hey there, maybe someone out there has some insight on this. My 5 year old female has been pulling at her right whiskers for the last couple of days. She's not touching her mouth at all, just continuously pulling at the whiskers like she's vigorously grooming. It almost seems as though it's...

I'm so sorry to hear about this. HM was one of the first names I really got to know when I first started posting on CnQ back in the day. :( Happy thoughts to her family.

Their products are extremely good, but it takes a bit to get to North America... I think mine took almost 2 weeks.

Totally adorable babies!

I'm so jealous. Those are one of my favorite fruits, but we don't get many up here in Canuckland. :(

I like spam musubi too, but it has to be totally crispy and cooked through for me to like it. :D

Happy birthday, Alli! Also, I'll be ordering some stuff from you shortly, lady. :D

Thanks for the link, I appreciate it!

Yeah, that's what I was mainly concerned about, is his attachment to humans. I guess I'll see, and if he's still good with being wild, I'll take him to the wildlife sanctuary nearby.

Hey guys, thought I would see if anyone here has experience with these little critters. My dad's befriended a male Richardson's Ground squirrel at work (he works on a plant site). He never sees any other squirrels around, just the one. The RGS will come every day at lunch and share lunch. He'll...