Chinchilla Veterinary Checkup

Within 48 hours of getting your new chinchilla, take it to a veterinarian that is knowledgeable in small animals. Most chinchillas purchased from a pet store or breeder come with a health guarantee. Before your chinchilla’s veterinary checkup, make a list of questions or concerns you want to address with the veterinarian.

During the veterinary checkup, the vet will:

• Determine the sex of your chinchilla
  
• Weigh your chinchilla
  
• Test a sample of your chinchilla’s feces for parasites
  
• Check for signs of dehydration and starvation
  
• Examine your chinchilla’s teeth