Topic: Different sound (Read 2510 times)

Stacy · « **on:** August 22, 2006, 06:59:44 AM »

When I pet Buddy he will make this sound that kinda sounds like he is gritting his teeth. Is that normal? He only does it when I am petting him. I have sat by he cage a lot just to see if he will do it but it is just when I am petting him.

Jo Ann · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2006, 08:19:30 AM »

Hi BabyTaz,

I've never had one grit their teeth when petting them, but I have had them grit their teeth in appreciation, when I've given them their favorite treat. Maybe he was just telling you it feels good.

That's all I can come up with ... unless ... are you touching/rubbing him under his chin or jaw? If so, feel to make sure there are not any 'bumps' along the jaw line. If so, that could be a problem you need to get checked.

Jo Ann

Leslie · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2006, 07:24:02 AM »

Mine grind their teeth often when I'm scratching them. They also do it in their sleep, or after I give them a treat, or pretty much whenever. It's normal and don't be worried!

chinchillaboy4 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2006, 08:54:57 PM »

Rocky ( my first chinchilla, not dusty) used to "vibrate" when we held him.

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