Hello there,
I have recently acquired two lovely chinchilla siblings from Dom.
They seem to be communicating in a variety of low warbles, clicks, soft squeaks but I have noticed over the past 6 days that they consistently make a sound which resembles sneezing. This is accompanied but jerky head movement and an occasional stop in whatever they are doing to 'wipe' their noses.
I'm wondering if perhaps they could be allergic to the wood shavings in the set up, or possibly the hay in their hidey-hole? Any recommendations on bedding substitutes?
I had a similar problem with my ex-house rabbit Elliott who had a dust allergy, I used a dust-free recycled bedding called 'carefresh' - suitable for mice I wonder?
Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated!
x Daniel
I have recently acquired two lovely chinchilla siblings from Dom.
They seem to be communicating in a variety of low warbles, clicks, soft squeaks but I have noticed over the past 6 days that they consistently make a sound which resembles sneezing. This is accompanied but jerky head movement and an occasional stop in whatever they are doing to 'wipe' their noses.
I'm wondering if perhaps they could be allergic to the wood shavings in the set up, or possibly the hay in their hidey-hole? Any recommendations on bedding substitutes?
I had a similar problem with my ex-house rabbit Elliott who had a dust allergy, I used a dust-free recycled bedding called 'carefresh' - suitable for mice I wonder?
Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated!
x Daniel