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A chinchilla's teeth never stop growing, and dental disease is the leading long-term health problem in pet chinchillas. It is also quiet: a chin with failing teeth just eats a little less, drops a little weight, and drools a little, for months. Knowing the early signs is most of the battle.
These guides cover what healthy chinchilla teeth look like (deep yellow-orange, not white), how malocclusion starts, and the prevention you control: unlimited grass hay, safe chews, and a weekly weigh-in on a kitchen scale. A chinchilla that stops eating altogether is an emergency that needs an exotics vet the same day.