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Well I ended up calling a vet and they said it was safe to try, and since its just an ointment, I used a tiny dab in the corner of each eye for two days, and just like that it was gone. And his old owner said he would've taken him if it didn't work, he just wanted me to try that ointment first...

So I called the vet, and she said it was safe to use, but to just bring him in if it doesn't clear up. (just wanted to say that in case anyone else wanted to know if that medication is safe).

Thanks for the advice. I've actually been calling vets to see what they think as well besides asking on here. It doesn't hurt to ask multiple sources at least.

My chinchilla, an 8 year old male named Victor, has a crusty eye, and I was wondering what I should use to treat it. Terramycin ointment is something I've heard of being used with chinchillas (and kittens, rabbits, etc), and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to use it, and what else I...

thanks everyone! i was looking into making a compost pile this summer, so i wouldnt just throw my use carefresh bedding on the plants, but yea thanks for the advice!

i use carefresh and it says it can be used as compost, and i was wondering if it is ok to use chinchilla droppings as compost? (or as a contribution to it I should say)

alright, I will put in another food dish right away! thanks for the advice, I will see if that helps and if not I will take him to see a vet. and I give them the "kabobs" with pieces of wood on them from the petstore, and apple wood and lava blocks alot and I let them chew on cardboard while...

I have a trio of chins, and they have been together all of their lives as far as I know (they were in a neglectful home which is why I have them now), but one seems unusually small. I am not sure how much he weighs, but I was told he was 3 or 4 years old, but I can feel his ribs more than all of...