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Hello, I posted a few months back about possible seizures after letting my chinchilla on a running wheel and was advised to take it out. Last week, I was feeding my chinchilla in the morning, and as he started to eat, he stopped moving and started curling inwards and shaking. He basically lost...

Hello, new chin owner here. I’ve had my chin for a few months now and everything has been okay but I noticed yesterday and then again today that my chin was vibrating/shaking. They would still try to walk and jump on their hut and platforms but while shaking. I read it could be adrenaline...

Thank you for your response! I wonder now if it could just be dry skin. I saw that you could use a UV light to check for ringworm and it looks like he’s clear according to the UV light. On top of the negative ringworm test.

Thank you! And yes, according to the vet—his ringworm test came back negative!

Thank you so much for your response! He gets 2-3 dust baths a week in humid Texas and I gave him a dose of gas drops today! I will update on his stomach issues if I notice any difference. His diet is pellets, lots of alfalfa since it’s his favorite, Timothy hay and orchard hay, no treats. I want...

Hello, I am new to this forum and have been reading as much as I can looking for answers! I got my chin a couple months ago when he was 1-2 months old. He was very sweet and friendly from the very moment he was home. About a week to 2 weeks of having him, I was changing his water bottle and...

Hi! I’ve been to 2 vets so far and both have pretty much given me the same answer, Revolution for mites but I really don’t think it’s mites. Ringworm test came back negative but the white crusts around his face and head leave me doubting. He also has lost fur in a circular patch at the top of...

Hi! I’m a new chinchilla owner from Texas! His name is Mousey and he’s only 4-5 months old! Unfortunately, he hasn’t been too well since I received him (skin condition and tummy issues)—but I’m hoping the vets can help figure out what’s going on. Looking forward to learning more about...