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Post by 4390evans on Aug 1, 2008 4:58:12 GMT
Hi everyone so after relentless searching and alot of £ later i have found a good vet who seems to know what he is talking about where chins are concerned, so i have been posting threads about a under weight chin. although he eats more than any of the others he is still very boney when i pick him up and he sits so strange, so as soon as the vet seen him i was told he had humpback, also that he doesn't seem to be in any pain at all and seems very resilient, but Ive looked up hump back on the net and its said to be down mostly to bad diet or inherited anyone had this problem let me know your comments they are very welcome
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Post by jackdaniels on Aug 1, 2008 9:57:31 GMT
From what I have read from what you feed him etc its inherited rather that you feeding him the wrong foods.
My female chinchilla is tiny compared to George. Doesn't bother her though as she can go some excellent flips of the wall unlike George who gets jealous ;D
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Post by chins4life on Sept 10, 2008 15:11:03 GMT
Hi it could be down to the fact he is just under weight that he looks to have humpback. I would be asking for an xray to see what state his teeth are in as it may well be he has dental issues. Hunchback can be caused by liver damage. Many people feed fatty food such as nuts and seeds to chinchillas which is very wrong. They do not tolerate fatty foods and this will cause hepatic lipidosis. If you need any further help feel free to contact me via www.chinchillas4life.co.uk
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Post by vivbomb on Nov 13, 2008 7:12:16 GMT
My degu has this problem! I am SOOOOOOO upset . It is JUST exactly exactly exactly as you have described. The sitting strange, eating plenty, very bony, and hunchback! yes. What did your vet tell you to do for him? I want to help my degu! He looks so sad.
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