Heat stroke
Chinchillas can’t sweat, but they expel excess heat through their ears; therefore if their ears seem red, they’re too hot which can potentially lead to heatstroke, even if they’re housed indoors! If a chinchilla seems hot, move him to a cooler location and lightly dampen its ears with a cool, damp cloth and provide plenty of fresh, cool water. For further information, contact your vet.
