ok, i have a question

[Richtofens_raven]

i just someone on instagram have a "chin safe" harness. is there such a thing?
i personally would never put my chin in something like that since it is really unnecessary. i don`t trust harnesses at all. i just want to make sure i am having the correct info on this stuff.

 

[kalani.anela]

I believe there is no such thing as a "chin-safe" harness. Chinchillas have what's considered a "floating rib cage," which makes it's abdomen more fragile compared to other animals. A harness squeezing it's rib cage could damage some kind of internal organ. I think you're right to not harness your chin, better safe than sorry!

 

[Richtofens_raven]

thank you, i was confused when they said custom harness. i just feel bad for the chin that it`s owner made that choice. i just hope it dosin`t end up with broken ribs.
(i did warn the owner.)

 

[Shenanigans]

I dont think you would want the harness anyways, even if the ribs weren't a problem. I cant think of a situation that's safe for a chin that'd use one. The only reason I can think of is if people are taking a chin outside, where the ground is definitely not chin proof. Indoor situations all seem better taken care of with chin proofing a room or something.

 

[Wolfnrun]

Plus walking a chinchilla on asphalt is unheard of...I'm pretty sure you would get some eyes from people walking there dog