Chinchilla's tail all wet?

Christy · 06-18-2003, 10:18 AM

Okay I go down to do my morning routine with the chins , feed water, pet and go to look at Rascal and his tail was soaked. Top and bottom, im thinking maybe he's playing withthe water bottle or that Prince pee'd on him? I havent had this happen before so wondering if anyone else has? he seems totally healthy eatting as soon as its put in front of him, clear eyes, full of energy.

Cinnamon · 06-18-2003, 10:24 AM

Was the water level lower than usual in the bottle? I don't think his whole tail would be soaking wet from a bit of chinchilla pee

Have you checked his bottom for signs of discharge of any sort?

Hmmmm....

Christy · 06-18-2003, 10:35 AM

yeah checked him over totally and nothing his butt looked totally normal. Actually now that I think about it the one bottle was almost empty. Ill check the water bottle in a sec

Christy · 06-18-2003, 12:11 PM

Okay mystery solved, its the water bottle when just watching it in the cage It wasnt leaking I took it out and touch the tip and the rest proceeded to pour out. Im glad to know theres nothing wrong with him, wonder why hed just let the thing pour on his tail though? goofy chin.
Luckily I have two back ups so ive got the other one in now.

clearjade · 06-18-2003, 01:25 PM

Good thing it wasn't anything serious!

Lisa · 06-18-2003, 01:28 PM

Maybe he tried to wipe it up with his tail

Christy · 06-18-2003, 01:36 PM

Really I was setting here think Just what we DONT need lol. Knowing him he probably did try to beat it up with his tail. I named him before I even got him and said id be in trouble if he lived up to his name and boy does he lol.

pamm013 · 06-18-2003, 08:42 PM

phew.. Im glad it wasnt anything serious!!! silly little boy!! hehe

Chinnie Girl · 06-20-2003, 07:50 AM

Im glad it wasn't anything serious. Tucker will go to the side of his water bottle and let it pour out on purpose. Not quite sure why he does this. Maybe he's trying to have a shower, LOL.