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My chinchilla has an ear scab. Is it serious or should I leave it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 5 days old

My 7 month old chinchilla has a scab in his ear, and I’m not sure if it is something that I should be concerned about or leave alone.

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Answered By Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Zoological Medicine Specialist

Published on December 7th, 2017

Hello, the scab looks to be dry and lifting off the skin from what I can tell in the pictures. The rest of the external ear looks clean and not inflamed. Therefore, I’d say if he’s otherwise eating and drinking well, you can keep an eye on him. If he’s itchy or shows any other signs of illness, or the scans persist, then Henry should be seeen by a veterinarian.

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