What to do if chinchilla’s eyes are inflamed

Mar 10,2024
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Solutions to chinchilla eye inflammation:

1. If the chinchilla’s eyes are inflamed due to scratches by foreign objects or fighting between chinchillas, the breeder needs to take care of the disease in time. Sick chinchillas should go to the pet hospital for examination. It is not recommended that the owners handle it by themselves, because inflammation caused by trauma requires symptomatic treatment by a professional pet doctor, otherwise the condition may be affected.

2. If the chinchilla is inflamed due to environmental factors, the breeder can clean the chinchilla’s eyes with physiological saline. After cleaning, pet-specific eye drops are also needed for anti-inflammatory treatment.

3. If a foreign object enters the chinchilla’s eyes, causing eye inflammation, then the breeder needs to take the chinchilla to a pet hospital to remove the foreign object.

Precautions during the period of chinchilla eye inflammation:

1. During the period of chinchilla eye inflammation, only feed the chinchilla grass or staple food, reduce or try not to feed it Chinchilla snacks or other types of food can prevent chinchillas from getting angry due to food and aggravating their condition.

2. Breeders need to pay attention to the hygiene of the living environment of chinchillas and clean it regularly to prevent the growth of bacteria and aggravate the condition of chinchillas.

3. During the period when the chinchilla's eyes are inflamed, the sick chinchilla should be isolated to prevent the condition from aggravating the condition due to fighting between chinchillas.

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