Top tip from person who has been praised by their vet. Check eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Also if you want to check your chinchilla's breathing because they can be quite quiet animals, pick up your chinchilla and gently place your ear on their chest should try to listen for crackliness and/or labour breathing as this can be a sign of a respiratory infection. Also head tilt could be a sign of an ear infection.
are they supposed to squeak really quietly when they breathe? Mines are doing this and i never noticed it before idk if there’s literally nothing wrong with them or not
@@phoenixcarroll3583 They should not squeak whe breathing if they often do this it could be a sign respiratory problem and should be taken to the vet these can escalate quickly in certain cases and can be caused by many different things such as, bacteria, fungus, or other infections from other areas of the chins body or his cage mate. I've delt with this a few times (on many chins I have 11 now) and if you have more then one you may need to quarantine, fist step is to contact your vet asap.
I had two girls and they are so lovely and friendly. One day I looked over into the cage and one of them was hunched over, lathargic, wasn't eating, wasn't moving much and didnt want to play. We rushed her to the vet and found out she had cancer and we had to put her down. She was 11 and she had a good life. 😇
Hey sweetheart, i just wanted to thank you so much for your snap and youtube channel. Ive watched almost all of your videos and used you for a lot of my research and i picked up my first chin, Claudia on the 1st this new year. I fell so deep in love with her already and she is becoming my world. Thank you for all the information and advice you offer. And happy new year!!! :)
Hi i know that ur probably not gonna see this but Thank you! You helped me learn so much! Me and my mom were planning on getting 2 chinchillas and you helped me learn like a said about what to get like wooden toys and what food is best and what not to get like mesh and plastic! So i just wanted to say that thank you again!
I wish this video was posted sooner 🥺 My chin was sick and I didn’t realize because I assumed these things were normal. He died within a weak and I never knew the cause
The past week has been quite distressing for me. One of my chinchilla of 22 years is beginning to stumble around, lethargic, eating less, slobbering… I have to give it soaked pellets and regularly supervise his interaction with his son and cage mate.
Merlin so such a fluffy boi!!! My rule of thumb is typically if my pets are eating and drinking, accept treats, and will move around easily they are most likely fine. My chinchilla Geo had issues with diaariaa, but he eats, drinks, runs around and accepts treats, and I fix the problem on my own. :)
I know she has gotten rid of her chillas and I may not get a response... but sometimes my chill has rapid breathing (before falling asleep and during playtime). I’m a new owner so I’m a little concerned. Everything else checks out health wise. Can anyone help or let me know if it’s normal?
My chinchilla Ruu, I'm trying to get him to the vet. Im pretty sure he has some problems , like dried feet. I just now noticed it, since he doesn't like being held , but he climbs on me for playtime. I'm also a first time chinchilla mama, so it scares me. He also, I noticed today. He's having trouble eating pellets, his ears went down, made is painful noise, and tried spitting / taking it out of his mouth. He did it 2-3 times while eating. Could this be dental issues, broken teeth? Even though they look okay.
Sit in the corner and look depressed Lol this is sorta true I guess because Gus Gus we got him a new friend and he’s totally fine now but we still own two chinchillas
my chinchilla started to drool so i took him to the vet (the vet just clipped his teeth and told me to come back in a month for a checkup) but he died shortly after the first vet trip :(
Hello! Your videos are very informative and are helping me to convince my parents to get me a chin! Also, is Athena still with you, you cat, I know it's not related but just wondering how she is 🤗
For human, I’d say whenever you are mature and responsible enough to understand what is means to make a commitment to take care of a pet consistently. For chinchillas, I’d say 4 months is the youngest I’d go for inexperienced owners 💕
Thank you for this information! I have a question. How do I check my chinchillas teeth? I tried to use my fingers, but he barks and gets scared. Merlin and Sammy look so much alike! 💕
i'm planning to get a chinchilla however the good wheels like the chin spin and more don't ship to where I live so I would just like to ask if the Exotic Nutrition Silent Runner or the Nail-O-Matic Insert PLUS Wodent Wheel Senior & Tail Shield is ok? i know they are both plastic but this is my last solution I guess.. or the best I could find
Hey I have a question about my chinchillas , Is it normal for them to nip at eachother every once and a while? I have two chinchillas one is 3 months and the other is 6 months they were both good friends at the start and were cuddling and stuff but they don't do it as often anymore. Just wondering because I want to keep them safe 🙂
I’ve heard it’s normal between two bonded ones. Even occasional small fights are normal. As long as there’s no blood or major fighting happening, it should be fine💕
Do chins get sick often? I don’t have any chins but I do have guinea pigs and omg they do get health problems very often even with great everyday care and go down hill really fast and it’s very anxiety provoking, frustrating and super expensive without any guarantees
Honestly not really. I have never had a health issue with any of mine in all the years I’ve owned them. Doesn’t mean it can’t happen, though, so I still check on them often 💕
I just took my chinchilla to the vet she’s 3 months they said me might die I fucking hate myself, I knew something was wrong but no last moment I don’t want to lose her
Hi umm well i have a question my other chinchilla died because of an accident but i was wondering if my living chinchilla could go in a depression state? By the way i love you!! I had mosique and i have a standard gray,
I have an older video called Toxic and Safe Chinchilla Woods and I believe it’s one of the first ones I uploaded. The filming is old but the information is still valid 💕
Despite the disclaimer about not being a professional, I do have a question that Google has not clearly answered (and other chin owners, I appreciate feedback as well); is it common/normal for a male chin, during playtime (running, jumping, exploring, etc.), to have his penis poking out a bit? I have considered the adrenaline and excitement aspect it being out for playtime, but I also have worries about potential fur rings, etc... His behaviors, urination patterns, nor energy haven't really changed, but I'm also aware that chins and other small rodent pets can hide their sicknesses quite well... (My chin has a wellness check up at the vet in two days, so I will be getting some solid confirmation, but I have been curious without much help from simple internet searches)
@@TheChinchillaNotebook Actually JUST got home from the vet! No fur rings nor irritation (whew!) and doc said that it's not a big concern, but to keep an eye on him, and maybe apply vaseline bc it COULD become an issue if his tip gets to dry and he cannot fully retract his penis. Hope this can be helpful to anyone with a similar situation/concern! But, ofc, always refer to your own vet!
My Chinchilla had a deformed hind leg when he was young and it had to be removed and he runs around perfectly fine. Don’t worry, animals adapt really easily.
Merlin was friendly and open to me within the first few days I had him. Zorro took 7 months and he’s still slowly opening up. It really depends on the chinchilla💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook okay but mine turns 1 year and 2 months eats well drinks well happy and healthy and no where near as big as yours he’s big but not as big as your chinchillas
@@madisonsworld6305 Zorro is definitely big but Merlin isn’t, surprisingly. He looks like it on camera but it’s probably just his fur. He’s a pretty athletic chinnie 😂
Top tip from person who has been praised by their vet. Check eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Also if you want to check your chinchilla's breathing because they can be quite quiet animals, pick up your chinchilla and gently place your ear on their chest should try to listen for crackliness and/or labour breathing as this can be a sign of a respiratory infection. Also head tilt could be a sign of an ear infection.
Thank you for leaving this comment. It is very helpful ☺️💕
are they supposed to squeak really quietly when they breathe? Mines are doing this and i never noticed it before idk if there’s literally nothing wrong with them or not
@@phoenixcarroll3583 They should not squeak whe breathing if they often do this it could be a sign respiratory problem and should be taken to the vet these can escalate quickly in certain cases and can be caused by many different things such as, bacteria, fungus, or other infections from other areas of the chins body or his cage mate. I've delt with this a few times (on many chins I have 11 now) and if you have more then one you may need to quarantine, fist step is to contact your vet asap.
It’s been a year since my chinchilla moved away but he’s now coming back
I had two girls and they are so lovely and friendly. One day I looked over into the cage and one of them was hunched over, lathargic, wasn't eating, wasn't moving much and didnt want to play. We rushed her to the vet and found out she had cancer and we had to put her down. She was 11 and she had a good life. 😇
Aww that’s sad but at the same time it’s awesome for you to have been a part of her life 💕💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook. Yeah she was such a bundle of joy. I wouldn't of had it any other way ♥️
Aww I’m sorry. 🥺 Hope you’re doing ok!
This is very helpful to all the new chin owners! Chinchillas hide their sickness, and being able to check up on them at your home, is very important!
Yes regular health checks are very much needed ☺️
i love this channel i wake up every morning just to see this... YOU GIVE ME MOTIVATION TO KEEP GOING. ROCK ON SISTER
Hey sweetheart, i just wanted to thank you so much for your snap and youtube channel. Ive watched almost all of your videos and used you for a lot of my research and i picked up my first chin, Claudia on the 1st this new year. I fell so deep in love with her already and she is becoming my world. Thank you for all the information and advice you offer. And happy new year!!! :)
Hi i know that ur probably not gonna see this but Thank you! You helped me learn so much! Me and my mom were planning on getting 2 chinchillas and you helped me learn like a said about what to get like wooden toys and what food is best and what not to get like mesh and plastic! So i just wanted to say that thank you again!
Aww I’m glad I could be a help💕
I’m getting sick just watching this. It’s like a wild roller coaster in a bathroom.
I wish this video was posted sooner 🥺 My chin was sick and I didn’t realize because I assumed these things were normal. He died within a weak and I never knew the cause
I am so sorry. I hope you’re doing ok! I would be so upset if my chin died. ❤️🥺🥺
@@emmiem2070 yah it’s been a few months and I have 2 other chins now, but I am disappointed that I could’ve done something to help him.
The past week has been quite distressing for me. One of my chinchilla of 22 years is beginning to stumble around, lethargic, eating less, slobbering… I have to give it soaked pellets and regularly supervise his interaction with his son and cage mate.
This is my favourite animal🖤
Great video, thanks.
Lol Merlin always finds a way to get into trouble!!!
He seriously does 🙄😂
Awesome video. Happy New Year. May 2021 bring you much success. Keep the incredible content coming. Hope you enjoy your day.
Merlin so such a fluffy boi!!! My rule of thumb is typically if my pets are eating and drinking, accept treats, and will move around easily they are most likely fine. My chinchilla Geo had issues with diaariaa, but he eats, drinks, runs around and accepts treats, and I fix the problem on my own. :)
Yes thanks this have helped so much
Merlin be like mom your not getting your I'm just going to sit on your phone lol
Thank you for this video !!!🥰 this really help me
Aww glad to hear it ☺️
I love zoro so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I know she has gotten rid of her chillas and I may not get a response... but sometimes my chill has rapid breathing (before falling asleep and during playtime). I’m a new owner so I’m a little concerned. Everything else checks out health wise. Can anyone help or let me know if it’s normal?
I love your vids I am getting a chin soon so I watch a lot of your vids
Aww how exciting!💕
prayers
My chinchilla Ruu, I'm trying to get him to the vet. Im pretty sure he has some problems , like dried feet. I just now noticed it, since he doesn't like being held , but he climbs on me for playtime. I'm also a first time chinchilla mama, so it scares me. He also, I noticed today. He's having trouble eating pellets, his ears went down, made is painful noise, and tried spitting / taking it out of his mouth. He did it 2-3 times while eating. Could this be dental issues, broken teeth? Even though they look okay.
I hope Ruu is alright?
Why am I here it’s 2 am I have a test tomorrow and I don’t even own a chinchilla
I have the same carrier
My chinchilla sits in a corner and perks up at night. He always wants to play later in the day.
Merlin is always more active at night but he’ll perk up even in the middle of the day sometimes 😂💕
Sit in the corner and look depressed
Lol this is sorta true I guess because Gus Gus we got him a new friend and he’s totally fine now but we still own two chinchillas
My chinchilla is scratching his ears sometimes with his back legs is that normal? He seems fine and happy very active
We’re did you get zaro
My chinchilla has a runny nose idk if that’s bad I hope it’s like allergies or something
my chinchilla started to drool so i took him to the vet (the vet just clipped his teeth and told me to come back in a month for a checkup) but he died shortly after the first vet trip :(
omg :( i’m so sorry to hear that!!
Aww I’m sorry for your loss. That must have been hard for you 💕
Hello! Your videos are very informative and are helping me to convince my parents to get me a chin! Also, is Athena still with you, you cat, I know it's not related but just wondering how she is 🤗
She hasn’t been, unfortunately. We lost her about 2 years ago💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook oh my gosh! I'm so sorry! I didn't know 😢🥺😭 Hope she's ok in kitty heaven. 😭🥺😢
Is you're chinchilla snapchat still up?
Can you do what the best or youngest age you should get a chinchilla human and pet wise
For human, I’d say whenever you are mature and responsible enough to understand what is means to make a commitment to take care of a pet consistently. For chinchillas, I’d say 4 months is the youngest I’d go for inexperienced owners 💕
Thank you for this information! I have a question. How do I check my chinchillas teeth? I tried to use my fingers, but he barks and gets scared. Merlin and Sammy look so much alike! 💕
Try to check when you give him a treat. It helps to make them reach for it through the cage bars so you can check it better 💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook thank you so much! 💕
i'm planning to get a chinchilla however the good wheels like the chin spin and more don't ship to where I live so I would just like to ask if the Exotic Nutrition Silent Runner or the Nail-O-Matic Insert PLUS Wodent Wheel Senior & Tail Shield is ok? i know they are both plastic but this is my last solution I guess.. or the best I could find
Don’t get a plastic one! Try to look on any small businesses, and see if they have any wheels. Make sure it’s safe material, and at least 15”.
my chin has a eye problem but he’s going to the vet soon tho!
I hope everything turns out good!💕
Hey I have a question about my chinchillas ,
Is it normal for them to nip at eachother every once and a while? I have two chinchillas one is 3 months and the other is 6 months they were both good friends at the start and were cuddling and stuff but they don't do it as often anymore. Just wondering because I want to keep them safe 🙂
I’ve heard it’s normal between two bonded ones. Even occasional small fights are normal. As long as there’s no blood or major fighting happening, it should be fine💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook thanks this really helped!
I give my chin a cooling pad because we get him out and play with him and he sits on it a lot.
Do chins get sick often?
I don’t have any chins but I do have guinea pigs and omg they do get health problems very often even with great everyday care and go down hill really fast and it’s very anxiety provoking, frustrating and super expensive without any guarantees
Honestly not really. I have never had a health issue with any of mine in all the years I’ve owned them. Doesn’t mean it can’t happen, though, so I still check on them often 💕
I just took my chinchilla to the vet she’s 3 months they said me might die I fucking hate myself, I knew something was wrong but no last moment I don’t want to lose her
How old is Merlin now? He’s grown so much
He’s 5 years old 💕
your chins our so cute, i wish my chinchilla channel would be as big are yours 🥺❤️
My chin is almost 2 Yeats old
I tried introducing my two female chinchillas together and they ended up fighting. Should I try again in a month or so
@Huda Younus Will do
Hi umm well i have a question my other chinchilla died because of an accident but i was wondering if my living chinchilla could go in a depression state? By the way i love you!! I had mosique and i have a standard gray,
They definitely can, so be careful to watch them for signs of depression. They usually stop eating and drinking normally when that happens 💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook okay thanks and i your vids btw!!
Hey! Can you please recommend which types of wood are safe for chinchillas? Please☺️
I have an older video called Toxic and Safe Chinchilla Woods and I believe it’s one of the first ones I uploaded. The filming is old but the information is still valid 💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook thank you! I’ll check it out!
Hiii 🙋🏻♀️
Despite the disclaimer about not being a professional, I do have a question that Google has not clearly answered (and other chin owners, I appreciate feedback as well); is it common/normal for a male chin, during playtime (running, jumping, exploring, etc.), to have his penis poking out a bit? I have considered the adrenaline and excitement aspect it being out for playtime, but I also have worries about potential fur rings, etc... His behaviors, urination patterns, nor energy haven't really changed, but I'm also aware that chins and other small rodent pets can hide their sicknesses quite well... (My chin has a wellness check up at the vet in two days, so I will be getting some solid confirmation, but I have been curious without much help from simple internet searches)
I’m not entirely sure about that. Have you checked to see if there is a fur ring or irritation around that area? 💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook Actually JUST got home from the vet! No fur rings nor irritation (whew!) and doc said that it's not a big concern, but to keep an eye on him, and maybe apply vaseline bc it COULD become an issue if his tip gets to dry and he cannot fully retract his penis. Hope this can be helpful to anyone with a similar situation/concern! But, ofc, always refer to your own vet!
@@emilynelson9174 that’s awesome to hear 💕
My chin has a broken leg and I’m so depressed idk what to do
My Chinchilla had a deformed hind leg when he was young and it had to be removed and he runs around perfectly fine. Don’t worry, animals adapt really easily.
@@Perl88 thanks, she might have to have it taken off and I’m kinda scared
please... go to the vet IMMEDIATELY if you haven't gone yet this is SO painful for the chinchilla
@@kd7553 I’ve already gone to the vet like i said before-
I prefer your older intro
How long did it take for your chinies to get used to you?
Merlin was friendly and open to me within the first few days I had him. Zorro took 7 months and he’s still slowly opening up. It really depends on the chinchilla💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook Okay! Thank you!!
holy crap:o
Are you giving your chinchillas fruit???
Anyone know what age a chinchilla stops growing ?
Around 1 year they reach full growth 💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook okay but mine turns 1 year and 2 months eats well drinks well happy and healthy and no where near as big as yours he’s big but not as big as your chinchillas
@@TheChinchillaNotebook 1 year in 2 months sorry
@@madisonsworld6305 Zorro is definitely big but Merlin isn’t, surprisingly. He looks like it on camera but it’s probably just his fur. He’s a pretty athletic chinnie 😂
@@TheChinchillaNotebook okay cause mine is not big like other chinchillas are but he’s very healthy and happy
First hehehehehe
My chin has COVID-19 because I took him to Walmart and he wouldn’t wear a mask
😳😂
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