pinkpiggy1989
'No they're not bunnies'
So I was browsing online about chin info not really looking for anything in particular, something I do quiet frequently, and came across a website describing different chin medical issues. I was a little shocked when I got to the section on bloat...
I know you can't believe 99.9% of the info on the web, especially when it comes to chinchillas. But this was just something I couldn't understand. Is there ever a such thing as too much wood?
Bloat
Symptoms:
- Lying on side often.
- Discomfort or squealing when picked up.
- Tight "full" stomache/midsection.
- Small poos, signs of constipation.
Causes:
- Bad hay/feed
- Too many treats
- Ate something they shouldn't have (ie. plastic, too much wood, plaster)
- A side effect from a more serious problem like constipation, parasites, etc.
Cures:
- Allow extra exercise
- 1/4 brand name Gas-x tablet (simethicone)
- May need stronger meds if it lasts longer than a day. Could be a blockage in the intestines.
I know you can't believe 99.9% of the info on the web, especially when it comes to chinchillas. But this was just something I couldn't understand. Is there ever a such thing as too much wood?