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Recently my my chinchilla (age ~6yrs, male, gray, very energetic) has been consuming his water much quicker than normal. He's been emptying his bottle in 3-4 days when the bottle used to last him about a week.
Is this a health issue I should be concerned about? Anyone know the reason he may be consuming more water?
The bottle is not leaking and there's no sign that the water is dripping or pooling beneath the bottle (it's over wood and the wood is not wet/showing water marks).
The bedding on the opposite end of the cage (where he commonly urinates) is showing more frequent use/wetness.
His environment & diet have not changed in the past 4 months (and then it was my new apartment, no change to his habitat).
The weather/room temperature hasn't changed for him (no exposure to excessive heat or cold).
Thanks for your help!
Is this a health issue I should be concerned about? Anyone know the reason he may be consuming more water?
The bottle is not leaking and there's no sign that the water is dripping or pooling beneath the bottle (it's over wood and the wood is not wet/showing water marks).
The bedding on the opposite end of the cage (where he commonly urinates) is showing more frequent use/wetness.
His environment & diet have not changed in the past 4 months (and then it was my new apartment, no change to his habitat).
The weather/room temperature hasn't changed for him (no exposure to excessive heat or cold).
Thanks for your help!