Please help

StitchAnd621 · Mar 9, 2015

I was cleaning my chin's cage when I saw there were dry, white spots. I don't know what they are; I tried looking online for some type of explanation, but I couldn't find anything. Is this normal? I haven't seen it in her cage before.

Please help me if you can; this is my first time owning chinchillas.

Godofgods · Mar 10, 2015

if it is a 'her' then my first guess would be some kind of discharge from being in heat.

Cuddlebug · Mar 16, 2015

It is more likely that it is dried urine. Some chins will pee in their shelves and when it dries it can turn white. If your chinchilla has never done this before, you might want to have it checked by a vet for a urinary tract infection.

Mrs-Pigz · Mar 16, 2015

My cage has this as well. My chinnies like to per in corners so I think that is the cause.

Snickers · Mar 16, 2015

I sometimes have it too. Someone said a long time ago that white is too much calcium. Hopefully, someone will post about the calcium.

Cuddlebug · Apr 1, 2015

From my experience, the white color is a result if he salt in the urine.

poha_b · Apr 3, 2015

I have those where my chin pees (he has 3 favorite spots, including his litter box). I use a half vinegar/half water solution (very hot) and wipe them off.