ChiniiBamBam
Keeper of BamBam :D
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I took my chinchilla to the vet for his diarrhea and he said that generally with chinchillas and rabbits antibiotics tend to make it worse so he told me to try and keep his food away from him, make sure the hay is still good and give him Gatorade ... at first i didnt think that was such a good idea but then i googled it and it said i can give it to him but whta kind!?! and in what quantities?!? please helpp!!
http://katiewilson.chinchillas.org/chinhealth.html
thats the web site i found the okay and here is the pasage
"Diarrhea
The most common cause of chinchilla intestinal problems is a sudden change in diet. If you must switch the type of food you give, try to do so gradually, so that the chinchilla gets used to the new food. Another common cause of diarrhea is too many treats! Chinchillas in the wild have a very fiber-rich, nutrient-poor diet. Their digestive system can't handle a diet high in sugar or fat. So, go easy with those raisins!
Diarrhea in chinchillas can also be caused by Giardia, Cryptosporidia or Coccidia infection. Each of these infectious causes must be diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian. The veterinarian will take a fresh stool sample for a fecal float. Treatment for diarrhea is mostly supportive. Give the chinchilla plenty of fluids, including pedialyte or gatorade to help replace electrolytes lost in diarrhea. These parasites can all infect other animals, including humans. To prevent the spread of infection, wash your hands thoroughly after handling a sick chinchilla. Once the infection is cleared up, disinfect the cage with a strong disinfectant. Wash the cage thoroughly and allow it to dry in direct sunlight, since ultraviolet light also kills bacteria. You should also disinfect all water bottles, and re-evaluate your water source. You may need to boil the water you give your chinchillas. Boiling will kill the parasites and their eggs, whereas chlorine and hydrogen peroxide do not kill their eggs"
http://katiewilson.chinchillas.org/chinhealth.html
thats the web site i found the okay and here is the pasage
"Diarrhea
The most common cause of chinchilla intestinal problems is a sudden change in diet. If you must switch the type of food you give, try to do so gradually, so that the chinchilla gets used to the new food. Another common cause of diarrhea is too many treats! Chinchillas in the wild have a very fiber-rich, nutrient-poor diet. Their digestive system can't handle a diet high in sugar or fat. So, go easy with those raisins!
Diarrhea in chinchillas can also be caused by Giardia, Cryptosporidia or Coccidia infection. Each of these infectious causes must be diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian. The veterinarian will take a fresh stool sample for a fecal float. Treatment for diarrhea is mostly supportive. Give the chinchilla plenty of fluids, including pedialyte or gatorade to help replace electrolytes lost in diarrhea. These parasites can all infect other animals, including humans. To prevent the spread of infection, wash your hands thoroughly after handling a sick chinchilla. Once the infection is cleared up, disinfect the cage with a strong disinfectant. Wash the cage thoroughly and allow it to dry in direct sunlight, since ultraviolet light also kills bacteria. You should also disinfect all water bottles, and re-evaluate your water source. You may need to boil the water you give your chinchillas. Boiling will kill the parasites and their eggs, whereas chlorine and hydrogen peroxide do not kill their eggs"
