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Health / Re: My chins fur is matting (so I think)

« on: October 18, 2014, 03:21:58 PM »

One other thing, Should I be combing it and if I do is the comb in the picture ok to use. If not what one do you reccommend.

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Health / Re: My chins fur is matting (so I think)

« on: October 18, 2014, 03:13:54 PM »

If you notice the fur is damp or suspect drooling, dampness under the chin, matting under the eyes, it is time to see a vet.
Usually tooth problems will coincide with weight loss, reduced fecal output, and in some cases, anorexia (if you don't catch the other symptoms first).
If it's Blue Cloud dust I doubt it is a problem with the dust. Some types can be badly substandard.

Awesome! thanks for the help ill keep an eye out for those symptoms. Also they bag it there and its a white sparkly poweder....ill keep an eye out for blue cloud dust

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Health / Re: My chins fur is matting (so I think)

« on: October 18, 2014, 03:08:29 PM »

How often are you dusting and what kind of dust bath do you use?

2-3 times a week and we buy our chin dust from the privately owned pet store we got the chins from

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Health / My chins fur is matting (so I think)

« on: October 18, 2014, 02:37:59 PM »

My chin (Titan) is a little over a year old and his fur is matting. I know they sometimes have a hard time shedding their fur but in two minutes I have a clump of fur this size (see attached picture). Also hes matting by the hind legs on either side what signs should i be looking for if its from him being sick or a teething problem? And finally is this an ok comb to use for him (he kinda whimpers when i lightly  go through his fur with it) (see attached picture to see comb) I just hope the little buddy is ok 


Oh and there have not been any changes in diet

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Q & A / Re: New chinchilla owner

« on: October 05, 2014, 04:33:50 PM »

Congrats on your new Chin! As far as hay goes I get the Kaytee Natural Timothy Hay and they love it! (I think it smells like tea) however I wouldn't buy too much from petsmart or pet co because they over price a lot! i get a bag of it for 3.95 at a private pet store they sell it at petsmart for like 15!

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Q & A / Re: Clay toys for my chin!

« on: October 05, 2014, 04:29:04 PM »

Whatever you use make sure it cannot fragment into pieces that can lacerate your pet's insides. If he manages to eat it I would be concerned about it becoming like sand colic which is a potentially fatal disorder in larger ruminants since sand is heavy and pulls down on the bowels not allowing it to clear and it becomes an obstruction. Perhaps someone else has something to add.

Hm yea I was worried about the digestion thank you ill wait for more replies before I make anything for them

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Q & A / Clay toys for my chin!

« on: October 05, 2014, 04:06:41 PM »

Hello! I'm a freshmen in college and I'm taking a ceramics class and I was wondering if it would be safe for me to make clay toys such as a ladder or tube out of clay for my chins to play in. If i were to glaze it at all i would use the "safe to eat" glaze because I know how much they love to chew! Thank you guys!