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Hi, I'm not exactly sure what category this fits under, but I'll just put it here... I had a tonsillectomy 2 days ago, and I was wondering if anyone here has gotten their tonsils removed and wanted to share some words of wisdom? The pain has been pretty bad so far, and I'm not looking forward...

I'm not sure if this is it isn't anything, but Oliver's ears (more his right one) have a little red (almost bumpy but barely if any) near the base of his ears. It's been this way since I got him, and it doesn't seem to bother him, so I haven't noticed it much. Is it something to be concerned...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on my cage? (Sorry about the mess) I know that the shelves are plastic and that I should not have those. But, Oliver has not chewed them whatsoever. I also know that I have ramps and that they are not suggested, but it seems like a...

Oliver -- Before playtime, during playtime, and after playtime :neener:

Hi, I am in need of some new toys to bring out during playtime, so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? I wanted to get some from Simply Chintastic, but I don't think they are taking many orders right now. Thanks!

Oliver turns 1 today! I will post pictures in a bit. :HBwhistle:

I have had Oliver since he was 3 months and have been doing hair ring checks since he was 6 months old. He will now be 1 year old in a few days. For some reason, Oliver seems to get many hair rings. They might be more accurately called hair clumps because he gets more clumps of hair than really...

Hi, I have noticed that Oliver has not been peeing lately. I haven't seen pee anywhere for quite some time, and at first I thought that it might have dried up or I might just not have been able to see it, but now I don't know. He usually does not pee much, but I have not seen him pee and have...

Well, I haven't posted any pictures of Oliver since I brought him home, so I took advantage of his playtime and got some pictures of him. After dusting: Striking a pose for a good picture: On my shoulder Action shot! Nom, nom, nom

Hi, I am planning a vacation for one week or so in the spring. The vet that I go to said that they are able to board Oliver while we are away. I am a little hesitant, so I was wondering if anyone in New York has more experience with the vets there or with boarding chins there? - The Center for...

I recently found out that my sister left Oliver's cage open, my bedroom door open, and the hallway door open. He escaped and I was very worried that I would never find him. Luckily, after just a couple of minutes of searching, he came running to the dust bath bowl that I set out for him in a...

Hi, I put Oliver's Chin Spin wheel in a few days ago. I'm just wondering when you think he will start using it and how long it will take for him to get used to it? He's tried it once or twice and doesn't seem to use it much, so I might take it out if he's not taking a liking to it. It takes up...

I just noticed that my chinchilla is not doing anything. He won't eat or drink or move, really. He's just staying in one corner of his cage, lying down and sprawled out in his corner, nudging his nose in the corner of the cage, on his chin chiller. I don't know why he's acting this way. He...

Hi, I have recently been thinking about becoming a vegetarian for a variety of reasons. I am just 14, and none of my family is a vegetarian or vegan, so I wanted to post this to get some advice from some vegetarians/vegans out there. I have thought seriously about this and I have wanted to do...

I have noticed that Oliver's poops have been smaller and rounder and less oblong shaped. Is this something to worry about? I also took Oliver to my other house today, if that is of any help. Thanks.

Hi, Just a general question about opinions on rosehips and treats. I'm not planning on getting any, just for the future. Do you give your chins rosehips? Crushed or whole? If not, what treats, if any? Thanks!

I thought it would be interesting to learn about your other family members and siblings. So, share away! I'll start: I have a twin sister named Susannah A half-sister named Jennifer - a brother-in-law, Jason, married to Jennifer A half-brother named David - a sister-in-law, Beth, married to...

Hi, I just wanted to get everyone's opinions on do's and don't's for chins under 6 months. I put this under debate because it seems to have a bit of controversy, or so I thought. If not, please move this to the correct category. Personally, I don't give my chin treats or a wheel because he is...

I noticed that Oliver has not been pooping lately in the last hour or so. He has been eating a lot of food and hay, but he has not been pooping. He also was digging in his food and took some of it out. Any reasons for this? Thanks.

I got my first chinchilla yesterday. His name is Oliver and he is a black velvet boy who will be 3 months old tomorrow! He is the sweetest thing and I'm so glad I got him. He was nervous yesterday, but he's been pretty happy since I gave him a dust bath :D Here are some pictures of him (sorry...