How can I prevent my Chinchilla from constipation?
To prevent future constipation attacks, gradually change your chinchilla from one food brand to another, especially when this happens to be pellets. Check to see if his sipper bottle is functioning normally. He may not be getting enough water even though you see him sipping from the bottle.
What to do if your Chinchilla has gas?
If you begin to see your chinchilla excessively stretching the belly on the ground or the fecal pellets have empty pockets when broken open, bloat may be occurring. Phazyme or baby gas drops should immediately be administered as this disease can kill a chinchilla in under 12 hours.
Why does my Chinchilla not poop in the cage?
Some chinchillas have been known to hold their poop when in certain areas of the house or their cage. Some chinchillas won’t poop when they are let out of their cage as this time is considered a designated playtime. HOW DO YOU CLEAN AFTER A CHINCHILLA? There are two steps to ensuring that your chinchilla is kept clean.
Is it possible for a Chinchilla to get diarrhea?
Absolutely they can. Chinchillas most commonly get diarrhea when they have eaten too many treats, have a parasite (usually water-borne), have an unfit diet, or a change in their diet. Diarrhea looks much different than a healthy poop and will be soft, sticky and may even have a layer of mucus on it.
To prevent future constipation attacks, gradually change your chinchilla from one food brand to another, especially when this happens to be pellets. Check to see if his sipper bottle is functioning normally. He may not be getting enough water even though you see him sipping from the bottle.
Why does my Chinchilla poop outside the cage?
Sometimes, the poop is going to make it outside of the cage onto the floor. Chinchillas are not like other rodents where they can have a glass or fully enclosed cages. Their fur is too dense. They have to remain cool to avoid overheating and potential death which means an open style cage is your only option.
What happens when a chinchilla has diarrhea?
The chinchilla with constipation will strain to defecate, and the few fecal pellets passed are thin, short, round, and occasionally blood-stained. The chinchilla with diarrhea may or may not have a reduced appetite and will pass soft stools that frequently mat the fur around the anus.
When to take a Chinchilla to the vet?
Keep a close eye on your chinchilla’s fecal output, appetite, and activity level. If he has not begun improving within 24 hours, return to the vet. Your chinchilla can recover easily from a bout with diarrhea, as long as you take him to your vet right away.