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Health / Re: New chinchilla not drinking any water

« on: January 04, 2015, 02:39:29 PM »

We went to the vet and all she gave him was things that are supposed to increase his appetite (since he doesn't eat as much as the other one, and she also said that if he is eating he must be drinking) and told us to feed him water through a small dropper. We did that (we managed to get a small amount) but he stopped pooping and he is still not eating much (it has been 4 hours or more)

We're gonna bring him back to the vet tomorrow morning but I feel like we are stressing him out even more with the constant car trips.

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Health / Re: New chinchilla not drinking any water

« on: January 04, 2015, 01:03:22 AM »

Have you checked to make sure the water bottle is dispensing?
A chinchilla can surive several days without water but complications can occur. If you are this concerned I recommand putting them in separate cages right next to each other and measuring the water level tomorrow morning. Do not separate them any longer than necessary. Your vet can test for dehydration. I expect there to be more symptoms though if there really is a problem.

Yes I checked and it is working, we tried separating them for the night and he still won't drink while she does drinks normally. (And again, I stayed up listening and also marked the bottles with a sharpie.) We are taking them to the vet in a bit.

I've been told that he might not drink because he is too scared and hasn't adapted yet, which is true. He doesn't look sick (he is eating, jumping around, pooping normally) but still we are taking him to the vet ASAP! Is there anything the vet can do if he is dehydrated but still to scared to drink?

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Health / Re: New chinchilla not drinking any water

« on: January 03, 2015, 02:27:50 PM »

Are you actually measuring the water intake? Most chinchillas drink thier water at night when they are most active. Most pet rodents are accustomed to using a regular water bottle and might not drink from an open reservoir. Typically most chinchillas will stop eating before they are sick enough to stop drinking. I strongly recommend using a water bottle and measuring based on how much the level falls. You can use a rubber band and a ruler.

No, I didnt sleep and layed down listening all night but I heard drinking only once and it was the other one.

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Health / New chinchilla not drinking any water

« on: January 03, 2015, 01:35:20 PM »

We recently got 2 3 months old chinchillas. It has been almost 30 hours since one of them has drank any water, the other one is drinking normally. We have a water bottle like the one they used to have in their old home. We tried giving him time but it feels like it is a lot and we are taking him to the vet tomorrow, but we also tried giving him water in a tiny bowl, luring him to the water bottle or a slice of juicy apple but he just won't take it. I need some tips on this, I'm very scared for him right now. Is it normal while he is still adapting? And how long can he survive with no water whatsoever?

And also, yes he eats normally, the water bottle is in his reach and constantly full of fresh filtered water.

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Memorials / R.I.P Chinchi

« on: March 19, 2014, 11:57:49 AM »

 Today at noon my chinchilla Chinchi passed away from a bacterial infection that had grown into his lungs. Love him so much and I am upset I won't see him in his room and/or cage anymore but I think it's better for him since he won't suffer anymore. He cared a lot for me and didn't want to show me how bad it was until it got critical and got noticable even he was trying to act normal. The vet said his chances where not good but still had them and didn't put him to sleep. Although he did give him meds that made him calm down and breathe easier.
 Today I sat next to him, telling him I love him and want away for one minute. When I came back he...., he didn't want me to see him die... I think it would be selfish to feel sad now because he is finally resting in peace and won't suffer anymore. Only I have the problem that I won't see him again.
 He is my little brother and won't be easy for me to live without him because he was the only thing that could make me happy. But it was for his own good. He passed away in his sleep and wasn't wheezing... He was just really tired, hungry and thirsty, he wanted to give up already.
 Don't think I haven done absolutely everything for him. I did and the vet did also. After I realized he won't survive I stayed with him and tried to comfort him.
 It was going to happen some day sooner or later (he was almost 6 years old but had more time to live here). Rest in peace little furry brother... You will always be missed and loved.