critter_lover
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I have a 10 year old female - Chessie - who recently started chewing her fur. Her cage mate/mother crossed the rainbow bridge on Sept 21.... Although both of Chessie's parents were friendly, affectionate and loved to cuddle, she came out the womb a neurotic mess, lol.
About a week after the loss of her cage mate, I noticed a big patch of chewed fur on Chessie's left hip. I'm guessing it's the stress of being alone for the first time that brought on the fur-chewing as nothing else has changed. Same cage, same 'neighbors', food, hay, treats, etc.
My thoughts were to get a young female to be Chessie's cage mate but I've read a few articles that say NOT to house fur-chewers with other chins.
Any one have first hand experience with this type of situation? I got a gorgeous little girl from Ritterspach's with the intention of putting her in with Chessie. The last thing I want is for Ally to develop into a fur chewer or become neurotic. Right now, she is friendly, affectionate and quite possibly the cutest thing ever put on this planet. JMHO.
Any input would be appreciated.
Ann
About a week after the loss of her cage mate, I noticed a big patch of chewed fur on Chessie's left hip. I'm guessing it's the stress of being alone for the first time that brought on the fur-chewing as nothing else has changed. Same cage, same 'neighbors', food, hay, treats, etc.
My thoughts were to get a young female to be Chessie's cage mate but I've read a few articles that say NOT to house fur-chewers with other chins.
Any one have first hand experience with this type of situation? I got a gorgeous little girl from Ritterspach's with the intention of putting her in with Chessie. The last thing I want is for Ally to develop into a fur chewer or become neurotic. Right now, she is friendly, affectionate and quite possibly the cutest thing ever put on this planet. JMHO.
Any input would be appreciated.
Ann
