Foreign-body choking / asphyxiation hazard in chinchillas (cannot vomit)
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- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Like other rodents, chinchillas cannot vomit.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Aspirated particles can irritate the airways, causing drooling, retching, coughing, and breathing difficulty as the animal tries to clear them.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Untreated choking can lead to asphyxiation and death.
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