Do you know the leading cause of death in chinchillas? Gastrointestinal problems and respiratory infections. We cover gastrointestinal issues in this article. Today, we are going to tackle chinchilla pneumonia. Pneumonia can have a number of causes, but all are deadly serious. Without proper care, your pet’s health can quickly deteriorate. Death is common. That’s […]
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Chinchilla Pneumonia (All Vital Info About Respiratory Infection)
Chinchilla Reproduction (Mating Behavior & All Vital Info)
Chinchillas are mammals. As such, chinchilla reproduction is not too dissimilar to ours. And it is very similar to other rodents. But there are key differences. Especially when compared to us humans. If you own chinchillas, and especially if you plan on mating them, you’ll want to know how they reproduce. Keep reading to learn […]
Chinchilla Dragging Back Legs (Causes, Treatments & More)
All pet owners know this. Anything out of the ordinary is scary. And some things are much scarier than others. Seeing your chinchilla dragging its hind legs will freak anyone out. If you don’t see an obvious injury, your immediately think something is very wrong. And rightfully so. A chinchilla dragging the back legs can […]
Matted Chinchilla Fur (Everything You Need To Know)
Chinchillas are famous for their fur. It is thick, lucious, and incredibly soft. In fact, the chinchilla is among the softest animals on the planet. That’s a bad thing, if you’re a chinchilla. You might end up a piece of a fur coat. But chinchilla fur can look bad too. Matted chinchilla fur is a […]
Dry Chinchilla Ears (Everything You Need To Know)
Chinchillas are hardy and healthy. They don’t suffer as many health issues as most other rodents. And they live longer as a result. With proper care, they can live 15 to 20 years! But that does not mean they never get sick. One possibly issue you may face as an owner are dry chinchilla ears. […]
Gastrointestinal Stasis In Chinchillas (All About GI Stasis)
It doesn’t seem so bad. Reading a quick overview of chinchilla GI stasis doesn’t sound so bad. It’s basically just constipation, right? Well, yes. But constipation in a chinchilla is deadly. And fast! Gastrointestinal stasis in chinchillas is no trifling matter. You pet could die in a matter of hours. That’s why you need to […]
How To Calm A Chinchilla Down (16 Proven Methods)
In the wild, chinchillas need to be vigilant at all times. They are prey and danger lurks all around. They may be safe from predators in your home, but they don’t know that. Their instincts don’t change and they remain on high alert. As a result, they easily get anxious and agitated, which causes stress. […]
Do Chinchillas Need A Lot Of Attention? (And How Much?)
Some pets are a lot of work. Dogs, for example. You need to take them out for a walk several times a day. You also can’t leave them alone for too long and need to give them plenty of attention. We think of rodents as low maintenance pets. Is that true here, too? Do chinchillas […]
Can Chinchillas Have Rabies? (How To Prevent It)
We all know rats carry rabies. We also know that chinchillas are rodents just like rats. So it makes sense to ask: can chinchillas have rabies? It is possible, but not likely. That means you should not have anything to worry about. Unless you are doing some things very wrong. Keep reading how you can […]
Can Chinchillas Wear Clothes? (Vital Information!)
Maybe you’ve seen photos. An adorable chinchilla in an even more adorable little outfit. But this is not as cute as it seems. That poor chinchilla is suffering. There are actually a lot of problems with those little outfits. Can chinchillas wear clothes at all, for example if they are cold? That’s what we are […]
