Chinchilla Vitals

[Vyxxin]

SO, I recently had some discussion on the benefit of taking a list of "normal" or "within range" vitals statistics along on vet visits. Especially for new owners, going to a new vet. I feel that not enough vets really KNOW what is normal and this can lead to misdiagnosis and worse. SO, can anyone post some ranges for things such as body temperature, heart rate, glucose levels...or any other vitals that may be important to have along? I fully intend to put these on a printable card for delivery with all chinchillas to their new homes!

 

[Michellemazz]

*want to know too*

 

[Stackie]

Temp 99-102
Respiration 40-80 breaths/minute
Heart rate 200-350 bpm but varies greatly


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[ticklechin]

Heart rate 100-150/min
temp 98.6-100.4
respiration 40-80/min
PCV 27-54%
TP 3.8-5.6 g/dl
WBC 5.4-15600 /ml
BUN 17-45 mg/dl
Creatinine .4-1.3 mg/dl
Glucose 109-193 mg/dl
Phosphorus 4-8 mg/dl
Calcium 5.6-12.1 mg/dl
Potassium 3.3-5.7 mg eq/l
Sodium 142-166 mg eq/l

 

[Michellemazz]

Dawn, if your not a vet already, you should be!

 

[ticklechin]

With as many chins I had with "issues" I started a binder long ago and filled it with everything I came across.