Topic: Traveling to Israel (Read 1084 times)

Snickerdoodlesmom · « **on:** September 29, 2013, 04:16:27 PM »

My dad and I will be taking a trip within the month and I wanted to know if I should avoid the chinchilla when I get back? Just in case?

GrayRodent · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2013, 05:47:52 AM »

There won't be a problem if you take the usual precautions. Usually on trips like that you'll get a head cold because you're crammed in with so many people. If you feel sick then minimize contact.

Snickerdoodlesmom · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2013, 10:40:55 AM »

Can chinchillas get head lice? I know it's a weird question, but in Israel, there's always an epidemic of head lice. Should I avoid Doodle if I get it?

GrayRodent · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2013, 11:01:51 AM »

Your chinchilla won't get head lice. It has a decent coat of fur. Chinchilla have coats that are too dense to allow lice as long as the coat is healthy and in tact. You may want to try a nit comb on your hair when you get home though just to make sure you aren't carrying any.