Pet Health Information

A 'one stop source' featuring a wealth of animal health information and advice to help owners and potential owners to make decisions about their pets' healthcare.

Chinchillas

• Background
• Buying A Chinchilla
• Caring For A Chinchilla
• Pet Health Guide
  • Seeking Help
  • Constipation
  • Dental problems
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fungal infections and mites
  • Fur biting
  • Hair ring
  • Heat stroke
  • Seizures
  • Worms
• Senior Pets
• First Aid
• Questions & Answers

Constipation

Constipation can be caused by overfeeding, inappropriate diet as well as not enough exercise. Ensure that your chinchilla has plenty of fresh water and hay and try giving him a couple of raisins. If the condition persists, please seek veterinary advice as soon as possible as the constipation may be caused by an obstruction. For further information, contact your vet.