Chinchilla drinking and peeing alot

[furrylovables]

I just got a phone call from a woman who is worried about her chin. Her chinchilla is almost 2 years old and just started drinking and peeing more than usual. No changes in temperature or food, also her chin is acting her normal self. Any ideas??

 

[Chinniechantel]

Any way she could be pregnant? What is the temperature of the room the chin is in?

 

[furrylovables]

No, she's not, owner has had only her for a little over a year. Room temperature ranges from 67-72 degrees. I just talked to my vet, he said could be kidney problems or diabetes.

 

[Chinniechantel]

I had a chin with renal failure and he pretty much started bloating up, and looked like a balloon after a few days. He did drink a lot of water, and seemed to retain most of it. A vet could do a blood test and get a better idea.

 

[furrylovables]

She's making an appointment. Thanks Chantel!!

 

[Tanya]

I also think it could be renal disease, as the common signs of it are increased drinking and urination, lethargy.
Maybe the chin ate something toxic?

 

[macygray]

Pyometra? You'd need a vet, really. Let us know what he says.

 

[Sasha]

I hope all goes well at the appointment. Be sure to let us know how the chinnie does.

 

[Renee]

Pyometra? You'd need a vet, really. Let us know what he says.

If it was pyometra she would be having purlent discharge from her vulva, not really urinating a lot or drinking a lot. Lethergy is also a sign of pyo and high temperture. Anyhow you take it she needs to see the vet.

 

[Cuddlebug]

Any updates? What did the vet say?