Chinchilla panting/breathing heavily

[msquare]

Hi there,

Recently my chinchilla has a case of diarrhea and I've brought him down to the vet to did a check up. The vet mentioned that its a case of sensitive tummy and gave him a medicine that allows his poops to harden back, together with prebiotic.

Now the problem is, after I have fed him the medication, he seems to be more lethargic than before and seems to be panting/breathing really heavily. Is there something wrong with him? im thinking of bringing him back to the vet when it opens again. But I need some advice on this! Thanks!

PS: he still eat, but lesser than usual. After medication, he seems to be taking even lesser food.

 

[Mt. Zion Chins]

Sounds like he needs to see the vet ASP - NOW!!!

 

[ljiayi]

Which vet did you bring your chin to and where is your chin from?

 

[obcsed]

Find an Emergancy vet right now. The chin won't make it till Monday it needs Baytril ASAP. Likely pneumonia.