rainey
chinchuckles
what to do i do? my ac failed and i just came home to one of my chins barely moving
heat stroke help!
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While you're doing as Brenda suggested, be speed dialing your vet. You will have to get fluids into her and the vet will have to assess for neurological damage.
Luci
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it needs to see a vet immediately.
do you have a/c in your car? id suggest putting them in there for a while so they can get cool again. if not, then you may need to take them somewhere a/c is available. keep them hydrated as well. they may not have energy to drink water from the water bottle, but you can try to syringe them some water.
nothing is better than getting them to a vet. call around for 24 hour emergency hospitals. even if the vet isnt experienced in chins, they can at least get fluids and be in a/c.
i really dont know what else to tell you. stay calm, but act quickly
do you have a/c in your car? id suggest putting them in there for a while so they can get cool again. if not, then you may need to take them somewhere a/c is available. keep them hydrated as well. they may not have energy to drink water from the water bottle, but you can try to syringe them some water.
nothing is better than getting them to a vet. call around for 24 hour emergency hospitals. even if the vet isnt experienced in chins, they can at least get fluids and be in a/c.
i really dont know what else to tell you. stay calm, but act quickly
That's what I meant. That's why I said "call a vet."
CJR
the dreamer
I hope your chin is doing all right, please update as soon as you can. I have my fingers crossed for you and your fuzzy.
(And to echo everyone else, call a vet!)
(And to echo everyone else, call a vet!)
rainey
chinchuckles
I lost my girl chin this summer by taking her to the one vet we have here. Therefore I'm doing everything I can possible not to bring him there especially since he's a fighter. Obviously he's no longer hot at this point but for awhile he was shaking (shock?) And now he's finally sleeping, no more trembling but he still is somewhat limp. I wish I had a vet here that actually treated animals well
When I brought my girl chin there first they charge something like $150 just to be seen, then they made up a false problem and told me she needed $1200 surgery and if I couldn't afford that I had no option but to put her down. I can't go back there
When I brought my girl chin there first they charge something like $150 just to be seen, then they made up a false problem and told me she needed $1200 surgery and if I couldn't afford that I had no option but to put her down. I can't go back there
Stackie
I bite.
I understand your apprehension but without veterinary treatment your chin very well could die. If he is still limp, he is still in shock, and the longer they are in shock, the less of a chance they have of pulling through.
He needs to be treated, because they usually are not able to pull through on their own once they get passed a certain point.
It is imperative you get him to a vet. Start calling vets in your area to see if there are others that would treat a chinchilla. The longer you wait, the less his chances are.
He needs to be treated, because they usually are not able to pull through on their own once they get passed a certain point.
It is imperative you get him to a vet. Start calling vets in your area to see if there are others that would treat a chinchilla. The longer you wait, the less his chances are.
AZChins
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It's the afternoon there where you are...you could probably get into a vet today (or could have gotten into one) without being charged an emergency fee. Many vets do not charge an emergency fee if you are coming to see them during office hours or if you give them a few hours notice to work you in.
Your chinchilla probably has fairly extensive brain damage at his point, especially if he's still limp and not acting normally. It would have been better had you gone to a vet as soon as you found the chin was suffering from heat exhaustion/stroke. You probably should call around and find a vet to see your chin today - it's really not an adequate excuse to say that there are NO vets around you that will see them. I have to drive over an hour sometimes to go to a vet when there is a problem, it's just what is done for the animals that I love and that are my responsibility.
Your chinchilla probably has fairly extensive brain damage at his point, especially if he's still limp and not acting normally. It would have been better had you gone to a vet as soon as you found the chin was suffering from heat exhaustion/stroke. You probably should call around and find a vet to see your chin today - it's really not an adequate excuse to say that there are NO vets around you that will see them. I have to drive over an hour sometimes to go to a vet when there is a problem, it's just what is done for the animals that I love and that are my responsibility.
You could request a small amount of fluid put under the skin and that's it (?) If he is not eating or drinking, he is in trouble. Even a good dog/cat vet might be willing to help you. I've given subq fluids to my chins before and it isn't that hard.
rainey
chinchuckles
I took him to the vet. The second I walked in I had to pay ¥160 and then sign a form saying it was okay for them to work on him and that I would be responsible for ¥350-500. Just saying...I called every vet in the area and this was the only one who would take him. I also don't have a car.
So about snoops...they have him on fluids and say they want to give him antibiotics. Why antibiotics? They said the first thing that dies when a chin is dehydrated is the lining of the intestines and bacteria breed there and it could turn septic. Is this true? How long does he need to be on fluids. They told me he needed to stay for 2-3 days and an estimate cost of 1339 dollars. How is there not a better vet hospital in boston
So about snoops...they have him on fluids and say they want to give him antibiotics. Why antibiotics? They said the first thing that dies when a chin is dehydrated is the lining of the intestines and bacteria breed there and it could turn septic. Is this true? How long does he need to be on fluids. They told me he needed to stay for 2-3 days and an estimate cost of 1339 dollars. How is there not a better vet hospital in boston
I get so mad when vets charge so much more for chinchillas....calling them exotic. Fluids, medication, hospitalization and a cage to live in should not cost $1,300! I'm so lucky to have the vet I have. She is very reasonable AND knowledgable. It's too bad you don't have a car. Everything in Boston is expensive. I'm sure there is a cheaper vet outside of the city.
rainey
chinchuckles
I got him home. They did give me a bag of fluid that I can administer under the skin, and I have lifeline and critical care (which of those are better to give him, and how much/often should I feed him it?) He's still absolutely refusing food but he seems to be doing better than before. Any advice for how to care for him now that I have everything here?
Critical Care is your main diet. Isn't LifeLine a probiotic supplement? Maybe someone else can help out here with that. They didn't explain what was what and how much do give? Did they at least tell you when your chin had it's last feeding?
starleomach
Dawnna's Keeper
lifeline is a great suppliment I would mix it with the critical care
I found this this site to help you out. If you google "how to handfeed a chinchilla" a lot of good sites are out there including on here
http://www.cheekychinchillas.com/handfeed.html
http://www.cheekychinchillas.com/handfeed.html
ticklechin
Well-known member
I would do a 3/4 CC 1/4 LL mix, mix it to a thick milkshake consistancy, feed at least 60-80ml a day, feed 15-20ml per feeding.
Handfeed video of mine doing a squirmy chin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfRkg5sJ2QU&feature=related
Handfeed video of mine doing a squirmy chin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfRkg5sJ2QU&feature=related
It may expensive (though definitely not as expensive as your vet's estimates), but for future vet visits, I recommend the Tufts small animal hospital in North Grafton (near Worcester - about 45 min from you if you can manage it). They've been great with chins in our experience.
Best of luck with his recovery!
Best of luck with his recovery!
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Parkerspetchins
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I hope your chinnie recovers quickly! As Christina said, Tufts is a fantastic place for chinchilla care. I also recommend Littleton Animal Hospital for great care and more reasonable costs. It is also about 45 minutes from you. I have been to both several times and they are both excellent facilities. Best of luck!
