Search results

Thanks for your input. An autopsy on a chinchilla just doesn't seem worth the time or expense...it won't bring him back.

Scooter (my go's 3rd chinchilla), died half an hour ago in my lap. He was looking sick yesterday, and I was planning on taking him to the vet later today. My gf adopted him from a friend of hers about a month ago, and he was super fat-looking, but pretty healthy overall. I noticed he had a lump...

Thanks for your concern. He actually improved overnight. I think he may have had some combination between shock from his high jump and heat stroke. I noticed last night that his ears looked a little pinkish, and I pulled back some of his fur, revealing reddish skin that was hot to the touch...

Thank you. I called every animal hospital within a 90 minute radius. 3 have veterinarians who specialize in exotic pets. 2 of them are out of the office until next week. The third said that I could bring Meatball into their hospital tomorrow morning at 11:20. That's the best I could do for him...

Thanks. I've been looking. A couple of vets have offered to take a look, but neither specializes in exotic pets. I think that's my only option for now. :(

My girlfriend and I live with 2 chinchillas (named Cupcake and Meatball) that I bought for her this past christmas. We adopted them. They have both been pretty healthy, with the male being the friendlier, but also more energetic of the two. I found this forum last night while searching for...