View mypetMD Content
Home » Exotic Conditions

Hair Rings in Chinchillas

Save to mypetMD
Share | Print
PrintPrint

Treatment

 

Treatment includes lubricating the penis or mild sedation to help with gentle removal of the hair ring. Your veterinarian can demonstrate the best technique for hair ring removal.

 

Living and Management

 

Males that have been treated for a condition of hair ring should be given rest and not used for breeding until the condition heals.

 

Prevention

 

Routinely checking male chinchillas for hair rings, especially any males that are used for breeding, will help to identify and treat this condition at the initial stages and thus prevent serious complications from developing. Managing the condition in the early stages is the only prevention as hair rings can affect any male chinchilla.

Share this page

0 COMMENTS

LEAVE COMMENTS

Connect with Facebook or login to leave comments.



Related Articles

Male Reproductive Disorder in Prairie Dogs
Preputial blockage is one of the reproductive disorders commonly encountered in male...
READ MORE
Infertility in Chinchillas
There are many factors responsible for infertility in chinchillas. These factors...
READ MORE
 

All Health Articles >

  • Lifetime Credits:
  • Today's Credits:
Hurry Before All Seats are Taken!
Enroll
Be an A++ Pet Parent! Take fun & free courses to earn badges & certifications. Choose a course»

Follow petMD


Keep your pets healthy and safe with the latest from petMD

PETMD POLL

What do you use to prevent ticks from feeding on your pet?

Spot-on meds
60% (132 votes)
Oral meds
15% (32 votes)
Tick collars
7% (16 votes)
Other
6% (13 votes)
N/A (I do not use tick preventives)
12% (27 votes)
Total votes: 220
PETMD'S PHOTO GALLERIES


MORE FROM PETMD.COM