Health products for Chinchillas in the Chinchilla Webshop

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For the best health products for your Chinchilla, you are in the right place in our Chinchilla webshop. You will find different types of health products such as anti-parasite, anti-mange and homeopathic remedies. Ordering is easy and fast in our Chinchilla webshop.

In case of illness of your chinchilla we always recommend to consult a vet. Our products in the category chinchilla health can offer support or be used preventatively.

There are a number of common health problems in chinchillas.

Dental problems

The most common health problem in chinchillas is a dental problem. Problems often arise from an incorrect position of the jaws. This prevents the teeth from wearing down properly and they become too long and grow crooked. Teeth that are too long can be ground down by the vet under anesthesia. The teeth should never be cut! This can cause them to split. There are a number of things we can do to prevent dental problems. Firstly, it is important to ensure that the chinchillas come from a good breeder. This reduces the chance of congenital jaw abnormalities. An incorrect jaw position can also be caused by trauma. It is important to ensure that there are no major differences in height in the cage. This reduces the chance of the animals falling from a great height. In addition, good nutrition and sufficient gnawing material are important for optimal wear of the teeth.

Digestive problems

Chinchillas have a very sensitive digestion. They are sensitive to gas formation in the stomach. Gas formation can be recognized by labored breathing, lying on the side and not wanting to eat anymore. Diarrhea and hairballs also occur in chinchillas. The gastrointestinal tract can also stop working when the chinchillas eat too little. To prevent digestive problems, it is important to look closely at the nutritional needs of chinchillas. Too many sugary snacks can quickly cause problems.

Lung diseases

Chinchillas are very sensitive to drafts and temperature changes. They are susceptible to pneumonia. It is therefore very important to ensure that the chinchillas are never in a draft.

Mold

Chinchillas can suffer from fungus. The fungus can be recognized by bald spots in the fur or spots on the ears. This fungus is very annoying because it is a zoonosis. This means that people can also get the fungus. The fungus can therefore be transmitted from animal to human. To treat the fungus, medication in powder form can be collected from the vet. This powder can be mixed with the chinchilla sand. The chinchilla itself ensures that the powder is distributed well throughout the fur during bathing.

Penis ring

In male chinchillas, a ring of hair can form around the penis. This can pinch the penis. The penis becomes numb and can die. This can even cause the chinchilla to die. If a male washes itself noticeably often, it should definitely be checked for such a ring of hair around the penis. In principle, this can be removed by the owner of the animal himself.

Bone fractures

Bone fractures in chinchillas often occur when the chinchilla falls from a great height. To prevent this, it is important to take into account that there are no great differences in height when setting up the cage. Fortunately, bone fractures in chinchillas heal relatively well and quickly.

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