How To Do Health Checks On Chinchillas

[@mileswenger8275]

One thing about fur- they do shed when they're startled. If you have a skittish chinchilla you might not have to be as worried when it comes to shedding, though if this is happening move it somewhere where it would be less stressed if you can

[@cyode123434]

My chin was the same way. Now he just gets little tuffs of loose fur when he gets really excited. If your not sure be safe and go to a vet. My little guy was and is very skittish because he was a rescue.

[@liu5416]

my chinchilla is VERY SHY he gets scared over nothing and sometimes my house can be very loud and my chinchilla is scared easily so he will lose fur, not a lot but just a little so when I saw that losing fur is bad I got really worried I'm glad to know I have nothing to worry abt.

[@ivlogs5592]

I don’t get how anyone would dislike your videos because your vids are so helpful and amazing!

[@Fashionsparklles]

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[@lillylynch3381]

You should make a video on all your chinchilla supplies.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Lily Eagleriver Good idea, I probably will soon😊

[@dianaumarova8716]

The Chinchilla Notebook plz❤️❤️❤️

[@warthogvolgs29]

Jesus loves you pray to god!

[@kittywithachoppa]

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[@Diana-mg3tb]

Thank you for your videos! We just got a chinchilla and your videos are super helpful!

[@tinaxalexis6652]

The 2 dislikes is pet smart and petco

[@maxstupidos]

EmiilyGreen & me

[@wattaaashock3266]

@@maxstupidos why..?

[@strawberrysyrupyt1074]

Ivan Gutierrez and you did this for what?

[@maxstupidos]

StrawberrySyrup YT clout

[@strawberrysyrupyt1074]

Ivan Gutierrez i- what?

[@gianlucaciocca5828]

Hey ChinchillaNotebook thx for this great vid and I rescued that Chinchilla from someone who kept her in a guinea pig cage and wasn’t properly fed and she wasn’t socialized and have used Your channel for all my info Ps I’m 12

[@Mr_Fancypants]

Awesome. How did you find him/her?

[@gianlucaciocca5828]

Your friendly neighbourhood Nazi my neighbor just happens to run a rescue here in the Philadelphia suburbs

[@Mr_Fancypants]

Guinea Place i hate it when people get an animal just because they look cute.

[@gianlucaciocca5828]

Your friendly neighbourhood Nazi Exactly I’m anti- impulse buy

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

That’s really good to hear and I’m really happy for you and the chinnie!:)

[@ashjames3627]

Thanks so much love your videos!

[@jesseniaviveros702]

I have a chinchilla and I’m 11 but my chinchilla always comes around me when I sit down and watch her play but I have only have had her for 3 days

[@thedancingflower9948]

Yes! Same here

[@mikemccane7002]

I freaking love your Channel got me so much info I just got my chinchilla December 25, 2018. I love him so much his name is gizmo I would not know how to take care of them if you didnt have a channel

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

young reborn mommy Aww thank you so much for leaving that comment! It really encourages me!💕💕

[@kaylee9689]

i am planning on having a chin, and you taught me so much on how to take care of one

[@simplykacey78]

Thanks this helped a lot. I have a chinchilla and I never knew if he was okay or not.

[@karihorner1355]

Love watching ur videos u help me a lot with my chinchilla

[@michellerenee8887]

I’ve had my chinchilla for almost 3 years now. I use just a little bit of aspen bedding as a litter for him to go to the bathroom. I see you have cute blankets in your cage. What are they made of and where can I get some? Thanks!!

[@rebeccarain2466]

Fleece!

[@starzbeats6299]

U can get them every where lol

[@comatensor7080]

I would also check for irritation on their feet.

[@hayleyflamingo6243]

Why is your cage so clean? My chinchillas would mess that up so fast.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Hayley Flamingo I clean it every morning and sometimes in the evening too I sweep it up😊

[@kroast374]

@@TheChinchillaNotebook That is a lot of work! I see you are a pretty responsible person. I am only clearing it once a week. Do you think I should clean it more often?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Radu Balan Deep cleaning the bedding is okay once a week, but you should be sweeping the poop and excess hay everyday at least once a day to keep your chinchilla clean and healthy 💕

[@kroast374]

@@TheChinchillaNotebook I see. Thank you!

[@hypedyt1292]

Hayley Flamingo same

[@danalanathebanana2351]

My chinchilla keeps rubbing her face, loosing fur around her nose. I've been trying to figure out why she's doing this, but I have no clue. She might just be bored, but I have no idea.

[@joanaalves03]

You should take her to the vet

[@sarah-tv9jw]

@@joanaalves03 i definitely agree

[@kristincox3299]

My daughter’s chinchilla has something like a dent in her fur on the hind leg. Is that something to be worried about?

[@joanaalves03]

Just in case take her to the vet

[@kristincox3299]

Joana Alves : we did and she’s just fine - thanks!!!

[@joanaalves03]

@@kristincox3299 That's great!

[@jrodmvpszn]

She sounds so different to now And perfect if you can’t go in the vet at this time right now

[@gabrielaturniak8312]

Imagine not thinking your chinchilla's sick when they have SEIZURES

[@zengqian134]

If I do not see little clumps of fur but there are still some fur, does it still count as illness

[@briannakimball573]

I took my chinchilla to a vet to see about what’s going on with his eye, she said it was pink eye and gave me medicine for him. It’s been about two weeks and nothing has changed. If anything it’s getting worse. Any advice?

[@emma_howard]

How is he doing? What happened

[@briannakimball573]

emma howard His eye is a little better, unfortunately we don’t have any exotic vets around here so I’ve been putting antibiotics on it myself and it has kept it from flaring up again.

[@emma_howard]

Brianna Kimball hope he gets better

[@animalchannel2037]

Chinchilla on a notebook Chinchilla notebook👏👏

[@taniagomez6875]

do you take your chinchillas to regular vet visits? I just got one and Im not sure if I should set up just a routine check up for him at the vet, or if I should only bring him if I notice something is wrong

[@retyeoiutx5677]

Ok so my sapphire chilli, yesterday when he was drinking water a drop got by his and he got it out, but does it mean fur fungus? Please tell me in so scared.

[@ellaq4499]

if a drop got on his fur he is probably fine unless he got like a whole thing of water on him u might want to get him checked other than that hes probably fine

[@haleytrusler7229]

Any tips for matted fur in older chins?

[@greenchairguy]

My chinchilla is eating it's fur I dont know what to do i looked it up but i dont know which one is causing the problem

[@troysnuggs5278]

what why

[@abigailford8431]

My chinchilla has been on antibiotics recently due to a toe injury, since she has started taking them she has seemed to be a lot less energetic and has diarrhea. What does that mean? Should I just wait it out because of the medicine? Or do you think the medicine has nothing to do with it?

[@Comclttt]

My sisters chinchilla is bleeding not moving im not sure if he's dead how do I stop the wound theres no vets open

[@philophobia1297]

I use tile instead of bedding for my chinchilla, but I’m worried that she might be uncomfortable with it, and I’m allergic to bedding! What should I do?

[@animal_loverblueeb2344]

These videos are great! I have been watching them for a while to get as much information as I can and they are really helpful. Quick Question: How do you/should you introduce your chinchilla to a guest/friend or another pet? Thanks!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

There's no need to read introduce them to people. As long as they can smell them and see them approaching they should be fine. Most chinchillas don't have a problem with other people. As far as pets, in my opinion other animals should never be in contact with chinchillas but that's my opinion because I know lots of other people do it, I'm just not comfortable with it😉

[@keygirl1524]

Hello, the eyes and the fur around my chinchillas eyes gets often wet. And in his eyes are some kind of smear. The eyedrops from the doc. didnt work out. Do you have a idear what the cause could be? :)

[@claraibanezkirkland9316]

where did you buy that cage?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Amazon. It’s called the Critter Nation model 162💕

[@courtneysmall9953]

Is Merlin a short tailed chinchilla or a long tailed chinchilla?

[@green_blue904]

I’ve got a chin(Hercules) who has a cut on his foot most likely from the cat. It’s not her y big and He’s running and jumping like normal but he’s less active in his cage and babying it when it comes to letting me near. I don’t know if he’s in pain because I understand chins hide pain. He’s also been fur biting, only a little, but he’s never done that before. It looks like it might be healing. Do I need to take him to a vet? What should I do?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Green_ Blue Well, if you examine his foot and it looks bad and he keeps acting out of sorts in any way, I’d go the safe route and take him to the vet. You don’t want an infection to start, because it could be very dangerous to him. My suggestion and just to play it safe and get him checked out😊

[@green_blue904]

Ok thanks

[@plsstfu5861]

If there is only a little bit of hair loss and not too much is that a problem? Cuz my chinchilla loses hair sometimes but not a lot.

[@chelseacorr4176]

Yes, chinchilla do she’s, so some fur loss in normal. Just mostly look for massive hair loss or big chunks of fur lost.

[@vitaliyred622]

I dunno,my chinchilla sits still in 1 place for a long time but she is just sleeping. Especially now, during winter + her day starts at 19:00 is where she begins to wake up.

[@vukjovanovic2862]

How often do you change him his hay,should i do it daily or every sec day?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Vuk Jovanovic ii do it every other day because his hay bag holds enough for two days but try to do it everyday for fresher hay. :)

[@tiffanychen5893]

I’ve been looking EVERYWHERE for those pineapple huts. Where’d you get them?!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Tiffany Chen I actually got it from Petco a while ago. I ordered it online because I don’t think they have them in the store😉

[@mothshrooms]

i watch your videos around daily ever since i found your channel and i have one question for one of my chins. his name is snowball and he is something like an albino (his fur is more grey then white but his eyes red). i rescued both my chins from someone who wasnt keeping them how they should've. snowball seemed really normal at first but when i first had him running outside the cage he started running in a circle for a while, then stands still for a minute or so and moves his head from side to side (im guessing because he got dizzy). he only does that outside the cage. one of his eyes looks really weird and I went to my vet with him and he said he doesn't have a pupil in that eye, so he's blind on it. since i know that im really worried about things like, what if he falls down from one of the platforms in his cage, he misses his jumps sometimes, what if something happens? do you perhaps have a little something for me i could do for him? so i dont have to worry all the time?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Alex DabBoi Did your vet make any suggestions on how you can adjust the cage so that your chin doesn’t hurt himself? My concern if he’s blind would be that maybe the ledges are too far apart or too high off the ground. Have you ever seen him fall off?

[@SingleDad123]

One last question: do they chew on the fleece covers? Mine when she climbs up my arm she tries chewing on my shirt sleeve and actually does tug on it like dogs do so I worry if she will chew on the fleece blankets

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Jim Baker She might be a little curious at first but usually chins don’t bite it. If she does, though, take it out😊

[@SingleDad123]

The Chinchilla Notebook thanks a billion for your answers

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Jim Baker No problem!😊

[@chinchillin9450]

chins don't like the friction of fleece fabrics on their teeth i think. whereas, cotton or other natural fibers, they don't mind tugging/chewing on. also fleece doesn't fray so it's pretty hard to tear without scissors or VERY sharp teeth, which they don't have. your chin will be fine.

[@ann7060]

Hello! I've been watching your videos for a while, since I'm hoping to get a chinchilla soon, and I have a few questions which I hope you can answer ^^ 1. I noticed you said there's a difference between Ferret Nation and Critter Nation cages. Would it be bad to get a Ferret Nation cage for a chin, cause I found a pretty cheap one, cheaper than any Critter Nation cages that I saw. 2. I will probably be keeping the chin in the basement since it is pretty quiet and mostly cold, though it can get a bit hot sometimes, maybe 26-27 degrees Celsius. Would that be bad for the chinchilla if it has some cold tiles or something to keep it cool in the cage? 3. What do you suggest I should make the fleece liners out of? I'm kind of confused about what kind of fleece people use for their chinchillas. Thank you in advance, and keep up the amazingly useful videos!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Andorra Either a ferret or a critter nation will be fine. The size is the same and the only difference are the bar spacing. Also, the degrees you mentioned are too hot, even with tiles. You would need to find a way to bring the temperature down to AT LEAST 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, ii already have a video ii uploaded last week about how to use fleece with Chinchillas so you should definitely check that out. :):) I️’m excited that you might get a chinnie!

[@ann7060]

The Chinchilla Notebook Well, I'll see what I can do about the temperature, but thank you so much for the help!

[@Y.ssla08]

You must also check if they are resting their head on the ground cause my Chin did that for hours and was sleeping so Long hours and he died

[@rebeccarain2466]

How should a healthy chinchillas tail look?

[@takisontop]

My chincilla has fur in his ears, is that normal?

[@ivandovadzija2542]

I know you made this video a long time ago but I have a question. My chinchilla started having Eye boogers which he never had till now and is kinda less active. When I leave him out of the cage he mostly just sits still instead of running which is opposite from what he did till now. (I did move into a new apartment though, idk if that could be a reason too)

[@emilyp8315]

Was wondering what would u see if a chin has an ear infection bc I'm not sure if I need to take mine to the vet or not

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Emily Pugh I’m not sure, maybe you should bring him to vet, especially if your chinnie is scratching or messing around with their ear, sensitive to you touching it, and acting weird. :)

[@ICWICW]

Another question 😖 if you haven’t gained a chinchillas trust, how do you get them to the vet if they have any parasites in their ears or crustiness in the eyes?

[@offbrandramen9143]

A year late but I usually lure them into a cat carrier using oatmeal

[@SingleDad123]

How many different companies make cages like yours,I live in Japan and have not found any like the cage you have as of yet

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Jim Baker I’m not sure, but maybe you can have an international shipment and get a critter or ferret nation shipped to you😊

[@SingleDad123]

The Chinchilla Notebook any ideas how I can buy them directly and try to get them shipped here? I would like to become a retailer they look nice and I think many people here in Japan might want them too

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Jim Baker I’m not sure about that kind of stuff😕

[@nataliepowell5697]

Thanks you helped me but ml my chin did not have dissezie

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

natalie Powell Health checks aren’t only to see if they have a disease. It’s just to make sure that everything is all good and healthy :)

[@charm6811]

I’m late but ..... is it ok to get things from amazon?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Anime Nerd Depends of course what things but there are a lot of good supplies on there ☺️

[@sharoni1174]

where do u get supplies for your chinchilla?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

cassie bear I get them from amazon, pet stores, and local farm stores😊💕 (also from online chinchilla websites)

[@andreysokurec1983]

Can you make a cage set up video

[@alexandranemodruk3142]

Just an idea you should make a video on good and bad dust baths and dust bath places like tubs or houses

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Alexandra Nemodruk That could be useful. Thanks!😊

[@alphacat0134]

If my chinchillas eats are dirty how do you clean them?

[@madisonlmurray8235]

when she mentioned stuff about hair loss, i have a male chinchilla and he has a lot of patches of fur missing. Every time I try too see what it is i never get the answer im looking for, when we first adopted him from a family that could no longer take care of him anymore, they said the patches will grow back soon and it was because of stress, but the patches have half way grown back and then they get short again. I love my chinchilla and I really care about him, Can somebody PLEASE tell me what is going on?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

madison murray I don’t know, because it’s never happened with Merlin. Maybe you should go to the vet just to be on the safe side. You never know, and it’s better to be safe about it😊💕

[@madisonlmurray8235]

Thank you so much for replying and I will be sure to get him checked out!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

madison murray No problem, sounds good!💕

[@leona1927]

What is the fur ring because mine chinchilla as a pee ring i think but i don't know what to do so please tell me what to do with please lm scare that is a bad thing

[@emeraldqueen17]

I need to listen to white noise in order to go to bed. Is this bothering my chinchilla? Should I be concerned?

[@goldballistics6349]

I have 2 chins and I have asma is it good for me have them

[@xXKi11erPonyXx]

I'm afraid of my chinchillas getting fleas. There are dogs and cats in my house and they get fleas during the summer. My room is in the garage compeltley cut off from the rest of the house and the other animals are never in there, but I might transport when I walk through my house. I read that chinchillas cant get fleas? Is that true?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Christian Bragg I totally understand your concern, and here is the perfect article for you to read. It will be a great help! squeaksandnibbles.com/can-chinchillas-get-fleas/

[@acquaintedxo9207]

Christian Bragg they cant, their fur is too dense

[@chelseacorr4176]

Phoebe Jean, yea their fur is too dense, fleas can not breathe.

[@marleesa246]

So my male chinchilla (he was neglected at his last home) but ever since I got him he's always had some hair here and there that sticks up in patches can someone help me on that?

[@vukjovanovic2862]

One more question,out of this topic but still i hope youll see it and answer it. Can it be possible that my chinchilla has shifted her bio clock? She sleeps so much at night,starting from 20:00 till 4 in the morning when i go to sleep and then when i wake up shes always happy and playfull. Is it possible or its smth bad,since they should be nocturnal animals more or less..?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Vuk Jovanovic To be honest, my other chin did that and ii was never concerned unless he acted weird or tired all the time. Once he noticed that ii was gone all day, he started sleeping during the day again. But it’s fine if your chinnie chose her own schedule :)

[@vukjovanovic2862]

Cool,thanks a lot! :)

[@acquaintedxo9207]

Can I have a link for the cage??

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Phoebe Jean www.amazon.com/s?k=critter+nation+model+162&adgrpid=55435644909&hvadid=274695197949&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9033812&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9517999670538077715&hvtargid=kwd-324720061154&tag=hydsma-20&ref=pd_sl_2509uj5olm_e

[@meganw8733]

Whenever I take my chinchilla out to have playtime she always spazzes out at least once where she randomly bounces of the walls or randomly jumps. I’ve had her for around three weeks so is that normal?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

AmericanGirlDollSmiles Of course, it’s just popcorning and it’s the natural behavior of a chinchilla😊

[@lyubomirabacheva7875]

Today I went to the vet with my chinchilla because he was lethargic, didn’t want to eat and he started laying on his side and rubbing his belly on the floor. They said that he’ll be fine but I’m really worried. Any advice on this? 🥺

[@weth3707]

I know this is late, but is he ok? I think he might have been bloated, but I'm no vet. :(

[@brettnoster2565]

i love my chinchilla (chile) but how do you keep you chinchilla calm?

[@nicholettebutler8854]

Is any sign of eye crust bad? Ive noticed sometimes when my chinchilla gets out of a dust bath she will have stuff at the corner of her eyes. But she is active and everything else checks out okay.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Nicholette Butler That's okay if it happens because of the dust. It will sometimes stick to anything wet and as long as her eyes aren't running shell be fine😊

[@rosiehdhsndh9986]

My chinchilla does not like being like “ petted it scatched” I’ve tried every poison for letting be doesn’t seem to enjoy it , is that normal?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Rosie Hdhsndh For some Chins, they don’t. It depends on their personality so yes it could be normal 😌

[@dianaumarova8716]

Is a chin eye all Blake?❤️

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Night Light It looks that way but if you get really close you’ll see that they are a really dark brown with black in the middle 💕

[@dianaumarova8716]

The Chinchilla Notebook thx you for talling!💕

[@shalomalkobi1818]

And what if my chinchilla sleep all day long? She looks nice but she's don't activity

[@KingAquadi]

What should I do if my chinchilla started walking weird

[@regzlots]

KrakenZUCC check their feet/ankles

[@DonRay.]

your chinchillas pooping in your intro

[@jasonstoner8047]

Great video As always!!! Video ideas: 1. 10 cool things to teach your chin 2. Top ten food/treats P.S my chin sits behind toy tree all day and sleeps is that bad but he runs and jumps all night long

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Chinchilla Central is Thank you! How cute!:)

[@joviveilentcia4479]

Yeap, the easily one, I checked their poop, I have 5 chins. So, if one of them doesn't look normal, I will notice soon.

[@lil_dangerous_willow-.-719]

Can chinchillas eat grapes?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Miss cotton candy cat :3 Definitely not fresh and dried they would be raisins which are very high in sugar and not good for them either 💕

[@chnchill_yt]

Moulin (no! Don’t make my malf

[@warthogvolgs29]

Jesus loves you pray to god!!

[@broobunnii8654]

My chinchilla is lying on the floor not moving but breathing..

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

BrooBunnii Oh no! I’d say take her to a vet because there could be something seriously wrong!

[@broobunnii8654]

@@TheChinchillaNotebook It's no use now though.. He's already gone..

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

BrooBunnii I’m so sorry. Do you know what happened?

[@broobunnii8654]

@@TheChinchillaNotebook Not really, but my Mom heard a thud. Im thinking he died because of digestive system complication i guess..

[@broobunnii8654]

I think he died of digestive system complications

[@ellaplumlee1889]

:)