You may have heard that chinchillas have floating rib cages. But what exactly does that mean? Most importantly, what does this mean for you as a chinchilla owner? We will cover everything you need to know. And we will begin with the fact that chinchillas don’t actually have floating rib cages. At least not quite. […]
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Chinchilla Care
Do Chinchillas Have Floating Rib Cages? (Misinformation Everywhere!)
What Animals Can Live With Chinchillas? (A Very Short List)
I have a dog and a chinchilla. But I always keep them separate and never let the dog into the room where the chinchilla lives. My dog is super friendly and would never hurt my chin. But the simple presence of such a large predator would cause my poor chin undue stress. And a stressed […]
Keeping Chinchillas Cool Without A/C (10 Easy And Effective Methods)
You know that insanely soft and dense fur for which chinchillas are famous? It is designed to keep them warm in their natural habitat high up in the Andes mountains. When you move them into your warm home, that fur can suddenly pose a problem on hot days. You need to ensure your chinchilla stays […]
Can You Shave A Chinchilla? (And When You May Need To)
Imagine a completely bald chinchilla. What a cool Instagram photo! Let me stop you right there. If you are considering shaving your chinchilla because it could look cool, don’t. Losing its fur puts a chinchilla at serious risk. So can you shave a chinchilla if you have a good reason? Of course it is possible. […]
Do Ferrets And Chinchillas Get Along? (Be Careful!)
Ferrets and chinchillas should be able to get along, right? I mean, they’re both small, furry rodents, after all. Actually, they’re not. While the chinchilla belongs to the rodent family, the ferret is actually part of the weasel family. And they differ completely in personality, too. One is a predator, while the other is the […]
Can Guinea Pigs And Chinchillas Live Together? (What To Never Do)
Guinea pigs and chinchillas are both rodents. And they are both adorable. And both are social creatures that love to interact. Sounds like a match made in heaven! Not so fast. While it is true that guinea pigs and chinchillas can get along well, that does not mean they can live together. They can share […]
Where Do Chinchillas Like To Be Pet? (Make Sure It Enjoys Your Touch)
Is this even the right question? Or should we be asking if chinchillas even like to be pet at all? If you’re a new chinchilla owner, that’s probably what you’re thinking right now. But don’t worry. Your furry little pet will come around. Chinchillas are naturally skittish and it takes them a while to get […]
How To Get Paint Off A Chinchilla? (4 Safe Methods)
What do you people do to your poor pet? Just kidding. I know accidents happen and there are a whole bunch of ways paint can get on your chinchilla. But still. I get asked this question far more that I probably should. It seems there are a lot of people with painted chins. If you’re […]
Sexing Chinchillas (How To Determine Chinchilla Gender)
Sexing chinchillas isn’t hard. True, it’s not as easy as a mammal, but it’s much easier than a reptile or bird. Of course, the breeder or pet store should tell you the gender of your chinchilla when you adopt it. But if, for whatever reason, you find yourself needing to determine the sex of a […]
Malocclusion In Chinchillas (Everything You Need To Know)
Malocclusion sounds horrible. For good reason. It is horrible. Malocclusion in chinchillas can cause these adorable little furballs immeasurable pain and suffering. It can even kill them. The good news is that you can take steps to prevent it. And they are easy steps that every chin owner should be taking anyway. So what exactly […]
