My chinchilla has itchy, watery eyes on and off. What's the cause?

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My chinchilla has had itchy, slightly watery eyes for a few weeks. One day they seem fine and the next they’ll be watery... he’s almost 4 and has never had any health issues. What could be going on? Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 9 months old

Ady Y. Gancz, DVM, ABVP (Avian), ECZM · Accepted Answer

Hi and thank you for this question, There are a few options why this could happen. A common cause would be irritation from the dust in the dust bath. Please make sure to put the dust bath in the cage for only 1 hour 2-3 times a week. Do not leave it there constantly, Other options include bacterial infection, so if removing the dust bath does not help, getting Izzy to see a vet is indicated.

My chinchilla has itchy, watery eyes on and off. What's the cause?

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