A Ayannamoonmaiden New member Joined Dec 3, 2014 Messages 1 Dec 3, 2014 #1 My chinchilla got a hold of a candle. Ate the wick, some wax and a bit of the aluminum case. She's acting fine but I'm super scared. Any advice??
My chinchilla got a hold of a candle. Ate the wick, some wax and a bit of the aluminum case. She's acting fine but I'm super scared. Any advice??
Minccino Chin-sational Joined Nov 17, 2014 Messages 575 Location NB Dec 3, 2014 #2 I believe regular candles aren't toxic.. They're made of beeswax. I'd keep an eye on her and make sure her poos are normal. It wouldn't hurt to call your vet.
I believe regular candles aren't toxic.. They're made of beeswax. I'd keep an eye on her and make sure her poos are normal. It wouldn't hurt to call your vet.
starleomach Dawnna's Keeper Joined Jan 29, 2009 Messages 4,257 Location Cary IL, Dec 3, 2014 #3 Just keep an eye on her poops to make sure she does not get a blockage for about 24 hours