I don't want sand to get in his wound or w/e so I took out his sandbath, how long should I wait untill I put it back in? I was thinking a couple days.............
2007-05-11 17:20:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Rodents
That is so wrong dude why are you on the animal lovers page?
2007-05-11 17:23:55 · update #1
And how long should I wait to let him run around again? I used to let him out in the morning and he would play till I went to sleep. I feel bad cause I make him stay in his cage now.
2007-05-11 17:41:07 · update #2
I wouldn't try to put the sand bath back in until the wound is healed.
Try to find a vet that specializes in exotics. He may need some antibiotics/medication to prevent any infections.
2007-05-11 17:40:12 · answer #1 · answered by mroof! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really difficult for a Chinchilla to hurt the tail. A Chinchilla needs it's dust bath several times a week. Put a little Neosporin or Bacitracin on the wound and the tail should be fine. If you do notice an infection, should get the animal to a vet. Chinchillas have delicate bones and it is recommended that children under 10 do not play with or handle these pets for that reason.
2007-05-11 20:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah remove the sandbath. Actually chinnys shouldn't always have access to the sandbath all the time anyway. They only need it once or twice a week. Watch the poor little guy for infection and if neede find a decent vet with chinchilla expertise.
2007-05-11 17:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by crazymofo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would wait until the wound scabs up
2007-05-11 17:30:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mallory 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just make him into a coat.
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2007-05-11 17:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by Debi in LA 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋