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« on: June 20, 2016, 07:04:22 PM »
My baby chinchillas one ear kind of just flops around. It isn't perky like the other one.. Could this mean there's a problem? My chinchillas also fought so it could've been bitten or somethin
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Re: ear
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2016, 07:59:15 PM »
If it is consistently hanging down and there is no control of the ear by tomorrow you may want to see a vet. I hate to say it but injury is possible. Watch your chinchilla after dark when it is more active. Give a dust bath and watch closely. Also look inside of the ear and compare it to the other one for abnormalities such as swelling or bleeding.

If you need a vet find one that has actually seen chinchillas and has experience with chinchillas specifically otherwise your vet probably isn't worth anything. I have a vet directory if you would like help locating one.
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Re: ear
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2016, 08:32:14 PM »
How's your chin's ear doing? Does it look like there's still control?
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Re: ear
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2016, 07:29:03 PM »
It could have internal injuries. I would seek a vet
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Re: ear
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2016, 10:22:07 AM »
The ear isn't constantly hanging down. Most of the times it is perked up. It also isn't completey floppy it just like hangs down a little bit at specific times.
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Re: ear
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2016, 02:38:57 PM »
Then we really cant comment without seeing the chin in person. You are obviously concerned so i would suggest you go to a vet
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