Why is my chinchilla sitting still, squeaking, not eating or drinking?

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My juvenile male chinchilla has been acting strange all day, and now all he is doing is sitting still and squeaking, and he won't move. I tried giving him water but he only drank a bit. And he's been only eating very very small amounts. Please help as soon as you can, I'm really scared he's sick of dying.

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

Based on what you are describing it sounds as if your chinchilla is very ill. Because these animals are so small, anorexia for even a few days can be very dangerous. I would recommend taking him in to be evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. He may need a special Critical Care diet and fluids to get back to normal.

Why is my chinchilla sitting still, squeaking, not eating or drinking?

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