Why does my chinchilla stay on the bottome of her cage?

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kiwiblake

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I've had my chin (kiwi) for almost 6 years now an she's always been happy an healthy. Every time I open her door she'll come running, for any reason, bath, treat, play time, no matter what she gets happy. She's never not came! Well i cleaned her cage almost a week ago now and ever since she wont leave the bottom of her cage. I even have to put her bath on the bottom with her in order for her to take a bath. I showed her a raisin an sat it on one of her shelves and it was still there the next day!!!! She hasn't went on a single shelf for days now! She seems physically fine so I'm worried its stress. She's always lived alone so I've always made sure to show her as much attention as possible. Could it have been a loud noise that stressed her out or a recent storm we had? We also got a new cat that was curious about kiwi so we dont let the cat in the same room. Could that be it? I've been trying to figure it out since the first night. Could someone please help!! I'm VERY VERY worried!!! :(
 
Is she eating, pooping and peeing normally? If no to any of these, she needs to see a vet right now.
 
Has Kiwi ever seen the cat? Maybe she is really stressed out by the cat. My first thought was injury of some sort and she can't get up on her shelves.. but I don't know. I agree with obcsed. I might take her to the vet if conditions don't improve soon, because she might be injured? I hope she feels better soon! Keep us updated!
 
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