Everything you need to know about chinchillas
Calcium and phosphorus are essential minerals for chinchillas. An imbalance in the calcium to phosphorus ratio can lead to nutritional disorders in chinchillas, which affect mainly the muscles and development...
Tympany in ChinchillasSometimes referred to as bloat, tympany in chinchillas is a condition in which there is a sudden build up of gas in the stomach. This usually occurs following a diet change or due...
Heat stress is a condition that occurs when the body gets over heated due to an abnormality in the heat-regulating system of the body. High environmental temperature, high humidity, and inadequate ventilation...
Much like in humans, chinchillas can fracture (or break) bones. Luckily, chinchillas heal quickly from fractures. However, they require sufficient rest and proper restraint during recovery, so as not to...
Ear TraumaEar injuries (or traumas) are common in chinchillas because of their very delicate ears. Fights with other animals or exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures can frequently bring on these...
Inflammatory Skin Lesions, AbscessesWhen pus collects in a cavity under the skin or in the membrane of an organ, abscesses are formed. In chinchillas, abscesses usually occur following an infection from...
