AboutShawntiah Jones Expertise I can answer questions about what type of bedding is best for the animal, as well as what is the best living conditions and the minimum requirements that are needed to provide the animal with a happy and healthy lifestyle. I can also answer questions dealing with sickness and diseases.
Experience I worked at a Pet Store for over a year and was the Petcare Lead Specialist. I cared for the animals in the department as well as answered questions that customers had about the care of the animals as well as how to take care of the animals.
Education/Credentials I am currently a pre-med student in New Orleans. I have also been a certified Petcare associate as well as the Petcare Lead of a large petstore.
Question i have a chinchilla and i keep him downstaries because i herd they like it cool. but now its winter and we have a wood burning stove downstaires. so i moved him in to my room (thats downstaires but is very cool) and up untill yesterday i found him lying down with his eares back and his eyes half closed. when i take him out hes usilly very squrlly but today he layed down in my arms with his eares back and his eyes half closed. is he sick? hes very young mabey a year. thxs
Answer Hmmm... he could be nervous about why he was moved and a little scared. It is good that you keep him in cool spots since they do love cool spots. I would certainly take him to a vet to get looked at. Also have you tried seeing if he's just not happy or nervous with his spot that he's in now? He could be a little nervous about I am sorry I can't offer more information about what would be wrong, but I would really take your chinchilla to a vet. It would be a good idea to do it now anyway since it's generally recommended that you take them to a vet for a check up once a year anyway.
