Chinchilla emergency signs — when to contact a vet
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- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* If eating or drinking habits change, the number or size of droppings gets smaller, or they stop, talk to a vet straight away, as it could be a sign of illness.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Check they're eating every day and passing plenty of dry droppings; chinchillas produce hard dry pellets and softer moist pellets they re-ingest.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Never change the diet suddenly, as this could upset the digestive system.