Background: I have been feeding both of my chinchillas Oxbow pellets for years. A couple months ago, Arthur significantly decreased his intake of Oxbow pellets and would only eat hay or treats. His weight has dropped a bit as a result and I took him to the vet today out of concern.
Thinking that there might be an issue with the Oxbow pellets, I gave him a sample bag of Mazuri (sent to me with an order from Lonestar) last night and he began eating them right away.
My questions: Has anyone been having quality or palatability issues with Oxbow pellets or has anyone's chin ever decided that he/she no longer likes a certain brand of pellets?
My other chin is doing just fine with the Oxbow, but he is less fussy.
Thinking that there might be an issue with the Oxbow pellets, I gave him a sample bag of Mazuri (sent to me with an order from Lonestar) last night and he began eating them right away.
My questions: Has anyone been having quality or palatability issues with Oxbow pellets or has anyone's chin ever decided that he/she no longer likes a certain brand of pellets?
My other chin is doing just fine with the Oxbow, but he is less fussy.