Recent content by Kitrail

I can't see any skin. There's still quite a bit of fur there, just not as fluffy as it should be.

I did lower his dust bathing to 3 times a week, seeing as that was recommended times. He was bathing 5 times a week D: Could this be a possible reason?

No, he has had his own room for about 4 months now and I keep check on the temp cause of crazy GA weather. But nothing has changed since I've got him. He could possibly be bored as he doesn't get as much playtime as he used too :( But still he gets out every other night. Is there any way to...

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I noticed a couple of days ago that my chin (Pika) is missing some fur. On each of his sides he is missing a big chunk of fur. I am the only one who handles him and I never grab at him (I always use a "scoop" motion to pick him up.) He hasn't lost any fur while I've held him, but I have noticed...

I've had my chin for about 4 months now. I finally got up enough courage to do a hair ring check. Everything was fine and it wasn't nearly as bad as I had anticipated. Anyway, while doing the check I noticed his fur (down there) was stained with pee. Is this normal? Should I wash his fur?

I fell in love with chins about a year ago. Thankfully I found this site before I brought him home. I've had mine for about two weeks now and I'm already in love with the little guy. Keeps me well entertained, that's for sure :D Pika Kemiko Roy (poor thing has a super long name, but I just call...

Thanks guys! I knew I had read something about the kaytee hay before. I'll have to check out my local feed store to see what they carry. Yes it's 73 in the house, with the air running. My nephew came over today and it's like my chin came alive. He was showing off big time, jumping from ledge to...

Last night was my chins first night home. I'm a little worried because he doesn't move much. He has been perched on top of his house all night. Is he just frightened? He is very sweet and although he will allow me to pet and hold him, I have tired my best to refrain from bothering him. He seems...