If your child asks you if they can take a pet chinchilla to school, please show wisdom and tell them no. There are obvious reasons why. Under no circumstances should a child take a pet chinchilla, or any pet for that matter to school (unless it’s a seeing-eye dog). They should not be stored as […]
Heat and high humidity are not kind to chinchillas. Their bodies cannot survive grueling heat and high temperatures. Their thickness of their fur is higher than other animals. In fact, they have the highest thickness of fur than any land animal worldwide. It is the thickness of their fur that causes them to be resistant […]
Chinchilla coats have to stay healthy and clean. In order to do that, your pet chinchilla must have dust baths on a regular basis. The dust baths also help to keep their coats silky, shiny and keeps the coats looking thick. Your pet enjoys these types of baths because they get to roll and flip […]
Chinchilla dust allows your pet to stay clean. If they were still living in the Andes Mountains, they would have to use volcanic ash to stay clean. Oils and dirt stay in your pet’s coat because of the dust. The dust then causes the oil and dirt to be released from your pet. This is […]
If your chinchilla is not tamed, it may take them a while to get used to you. Just like with human relationships, you will have to earn their trust before they allow you to form a close bond with them. You will have to provide your pet with a lot of love and care. Don’t […]
When you have an exotic animal such as a chinchilla, because they’re in the exotic animal family, they need special care. So if you’re going away, you’ll need someone to take care of your pet. However, it can’t be the same kind of person who can pet sit dogs or cats. They have to be […]
When you want to discipline your chinchilla, you have to be mindful of how you do it. Please note that they are not responsive when you verbally berate, hit, or smack them in anger. The physical actions can result in wounds and abscessing. The physical actions don’t serve a purpose because your pet already has […]
As with humans, prevention is the key for your chinchilla to staying healthy and not getting sick. Even though precautions are taken, sometimes steps are still missed. It is crucial that your pet’s cage have fresh food and water daily. Their cage should always be kept clean and their food should not contain fungus or […]
With a cage for your chinchilla, they should also be some chew toys, a television and a wheel for exercise. This way they’ll have plenty of things to do while they’re in the cage. In order for the wheel to fit in properly, you should measure the door of the cage. Even though your pet […]
The chinchilla’s process of consuming food is quite different than other animals. They should have a lot of roughage and fewer nutrients. One of the things that they must have enough of is pellets. Chinchilla pellets can be purchased from a breeder or a pet store. Not all brands contain the same ingredients. When […]
Re-homing your chinchilla is not necessarily a delight to accomplish. However, if you are in a situation where you can no longer properly care for your chinchilla, the best thing to do is to seek out someone who can give it the love and care that they need. It will break your heart to let […]
When an owner is looking for the right veterinarian for their exotic pet, they want someone who can relate to their pet’s special needs. They must also have the available resources to take care of their pet on an ongoing basis. Just because they may like exotic animals doesn’t mean that they’re qualified to take […]