Eye problems in chinchilla Discussion in "Chinchilla" started Apr 7, 2015 by rubycc. Eyes Eye problems can result from a number of factors, including dust, injury, infection, irritation or vitamin A deficiency.
But if the chinchilla's diet is too bland, its teeth will grow faster than they are worn down, resulting in burrs and spurs. There are very specific problems that affect a chinchilla's eyes. Because some of them are detailed and medical in nature, they can be difficult to understand.
It is important to become familiar with some of the more common eye problems that chinchillas can have so that you are better prepared to spot a problem as soon as possible.
Eye problems are not common in chinchillas, but they do occur from time to time. Cracks can be a symptom of a number of diseases, including: Contact with bacteria or fungal spores can cause infection in chinchillas, causing eye irritation manifested as cracks, redness and hair.
Because some of them are detailed and medical in nature, they can be difficult to understand.
Tumors are the least likely eye problem you will encounter in a chinchilla, but they are still a possibility. The first thing you need to know is that the chinchilla's eye is built like ours. These basic biological differences explain why their eyesight is not as good as ours.
I have a chinchilla named Javi and he is a sweetheart.
Symptoms may include watery eyes, dull, cloudy eyes, and squinting. Eye problems can result from several reasons, including dust, injury, infection, irritation, or vitamin A deficiency. Discussion in "Chinchillas" started by rubycc Apr 7, 2015.
You start by exposing your chinchilla to one or the other bacterial.
Types of eye problems in chinchillas around 3 years old. Posted on October 28, 2013 1 post.
Common eye problems with chinchilla tumors.
A chinchilla's feet can be injured by the wire cage floor, wire wheels, or rough bedding. Eye problems in chinchillas are a serious problem and can happen even if you take good care of your pet. Hello everyone, sad article on the horizon, so if you are not prepared for this, please stay away!
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