Severe distressed chin due to a dog

[Collmar89]

Early this morning my young chinchilla was put into severe distress by my parent's dog. He went to the vet and is now home. However, he has no use of his right rear leg and seems to be unable to stand at all: not sure if it's because of his leg or whiskers. I'm afraid that he won't eat, what should I do to make sure that he heals well and healthy? Any advice is welcomed.

 

[Cat75]

What did the vet say about his back leg? Is there an injury to it?

 

[Sandi]

Exactly what Cat said... Did the dog injure your chin? You will have to hand feed your chin if he stops eating.

 

[Collmar89]

The vet said that his leg might be a soft tissue injury, he didn't feel any breaks. I just want to make sure that I have all the info needed so he can make a full recovery. He is moving about the cage and cuddling with his brother. The vet said that he did drink water there, and I have a friend sitting for me and she said that he was eating hay.

 

[Collmar89]

I'm not positive about the injuries, I have mesh all around the cage but it does look like the dog may have scratched him in the face a little. The dog is a yorkie

 

[Jazicat]

I would not let him out for play time for a while and am wondering if pain meds would have been appropriate. Keep an eye on the scratch because dogs and cats carry bacteria that can cause abscesses. If there if any redness or swelling than you will need to go back to the vet. I'd also make sure the dog is always separated from the chinchilla by a door in the future.

 

[Collmar89]

The dog isn't mine and she's back at my parents now. The power went out at my parents so I had to take her to my place. And oddly enough, I did have a fence dividing the two rooms, the fence is actually their playpen, I thought I would work. But somehow my chin got to where the dog was.

I've been keeping a close eye on my chin, he's easing back into being home and is moving about the cage. So I guess that's good.

 

[Jazicat]

If it's a soft tissue injury than it's good he seems better. Keep an eye on how much he eats, drinks and poops just in case. I hope he's better soon.

 

[Collmar89]

He seems to be doing better today. I was really happy, he nuzzled my hand!