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UPDATE: His poops have become very tiny and black since this morning. They are still round, not at all crescent shaped (which I read is a symptom of straining.) He's still acting normally behavioral-wise, but I know Chinchillas are made to hide when they're sick. Still very active, eating...

Thanks for your advice :) It's been over 24 hours now and he's still acting normally. I'm thinking he'll be fine, just worried me thinking about what a large vet bill it would've been if he needed surgery.

Hi all, I believe that my Chinchilla ate a piece of thin cotton twine last night around midnight.The length was about 1 1/2" long. He is still acting normally, eating and drinking normally. I was wondering if this would definitely cause a blockage in his system or will he be able to pass it by...