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  1. MinatoandChili

    Safe board from Home Depot?

    Hi guys, is this common board from Home Depot safe for chins? I can’t find anything that says common board is safe or toxic.
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    General Questions

    Got it! Thanks for the help and advice!
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    General Questions

    I know the breeder I’m getting our baby Chin from has a different type of food, since it’s thicker. I’ll see what type of food she’s feeding him. Cage wise, I’ve built him the base but since I wasn’t sure on how many levels I should give him access too, I’m still waiting on adding the hideouts...
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    Pet insurance?

    Thank you! I’ll go with your idea of just having a savings fund for our new chin!
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    General Questions

    Hi everyone, I’m getting a new chin towards the end of July. He’ll be around 8 weeks old when I get him so I had some general questions about health and diet (simply because I’ve had an adult chin but not a baby until now). If you guys could answer some questions, I’d greatly appreciate it...
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    Pet insurance?

    Hi everyone. Since January, I lost my precious Minato from something we weren’t sure of. After various emergency vet visits, we thought it could’ve been something neurological or a heart problem. After having his symptoms of constant fainting and dizziness, in a series of 3-4 days of hospital...
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    Mr. Minato goes to Heaven❤️

    Thank you so much. I agree with you, I don’t regret a single second spent on him and I won’t ever take it for granted. But thank you, it means a lot.
  8. MinatoandChili

    Mr. Minato goes to Heaven❤️

    I’m sorry for your loss as well, I know it’s hard:/ The same happening with your puppy happened with Minato, it’s so hard to watch but it’s even worse to know what they experience. That’s so sweet! My Minato was around 10 years old (never was able to figure out the age) but I always called him...
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    Mr. Minato goes to Heaven❤️

    Thank you, I’m thankful for your response. I’m also sorry for your loss with your other chins, they are all so beautiful and kind. I know we’ll soon enough meet them again. For now, I like to think they’re watching us in heaven while eating all their favorite treats!
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    Mr. Minato goes to Heaven❤️

    Thank you so much. He was beyond special to me, he truly is my soulmate. I appreciate your condolences💕
  11. MinatoandChili

    Bar Biting

    Hi! What type of chew toys are they? Maybe the chew toys aren’t necessarily helping his teeth or he doesn’t like them at all. I’m guessing it could also be some stress? Or I could guess that he wants even more playtime? Chins are very funny babies and they all have different and unique...
  12. MinatoandChili

    2023 wishes

    Open a chinchilla cage supply business. How about you?
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    Hello from Shetland

    Hi Dee, I’m Jessica and my chin’s name is Minato. I’m sorry for your loss with your kitties, I know they’re looking at you:) I hope chinchillas make you company. I saw you wanted to get 2-3 young females. I think as long as you do deep research, you’ll be set! This is an amazing place of...
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    Mr. Minato goes to Heaven❤️

    Hi everybody, I just wanted to make a tribute to my sweet dear Minato. Minato was my beloved chin best friend. I wasn’t able to fully know his age, but I was leaning more on 10 years old. His favorite treats were rosehip, oats and more. His favorite things to do were: eat, sleep, pee on my bed...
  15. MinatoandChili

    Chinchilla Seizure Emergency

    Thank you Amethyst, I have looked on their website.
  16. MinatoandChili

    Chinchilla Seizure Emergency

    My chin, Minato, has currently been having seizures. Last week he had in total around 4. Today, he’s had 7 all in one day. I’ve taken him to an exotic vet and emergency hospital last night. Bloodwork was tested (it was fine), but the vet suggested to prescribe dental medications to kill an...
  17. MinatoandChili

    Cleaning Supplies

    Thank you! In that case, I won’t look into that humidifier. But for the wooden cage, I didn’t think it’d be a problem or else I wouldn’t have made it:/ But overall, thank you for the advice! I ordered the fleece liners so I’ll be getting those shortly. I’ll also go to bargain stores or Walmart...
  18. MinatoandChili

    Cleaning Supplies

    Thank you Amethyst! I do clean his cage regularly, I clean it once in the morning and once at night so 2x a day. I think I’ll just stick to the water and vinegar since I don’t want to cause any risk. I think the cage could smell because his cage is build of wood. Regardless, my husband has been...
  19. MinatoandChili

    Cleaning Supplies

    Hi, I wanted to know if anybody had any recommendations for cleaning supplies for my chinchillas cage? I’ve been using water and vinegar for the main part, but since Minato’s cage is fully covered by blankets and towels I do wash each one. I’ve just been looking to buy cleaning supplies like...
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    How much weight is too much?

    Thank you! I’ve been able to determine that he is in the average or healthy weight zone. After your suggestions, I’ve been able to note that he’s in good shape! Thank you!
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