Diet And Nutrition

Chinchillas have famously sensitive digestive systems. Their digestion simply is not capable of handling a large number of foods. These foods include many that we consider healthy. So what can chinchillas not eat? The list of foods they can eat is much shorter. Nevertheless, keep reading for 17 common foods that you should never feed chinchillas. Some are … [Read more...] about What Can Chinchillas Not Eat? (17 Common Foods To Avoid)

Are you always on the lookout for new treats to give your chinchilla? It can be hard, since so many foods can cause digestive issue. And pine cones seem like they could be dangerous for other reasons. Can chinchillas eat pine cones, then? Are they that rare safe and healthy snack? Keep reading to find out. We will also cover what you need to do to pine cones to … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Have Pine Cones? (What You Need To Do First)

Eggs are a delicious part of a healthy breakfast. At least this week they are. Next week, they will be unhealthy again. Of course, all of that is just for humans. What about our furry little rodents? Can chinchillas eat eggs? And does the answer vary from one week to the next like it seems to do for us humans? It does not. Keep reading to learn whether … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Eggs? (Read Before You Feed!)

Crackers are a delicious snack. There are so many different types of crackers, and almost all of them taste good. For us. But do they also taste good to a chinchilla? More importantly, can chinchillas have crackers in the first place? Obviously, it does depend greatly on the type of cracker in question. That is why we are going to cover all popular types of … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Crackers? (It Depends On The Type)

Rice is the most consumed food in the world. Over half of the population eats rice as a staple dish. But that's humans. Can chinchillas eat rice, too? These little rodents have famously sensitives digestive systems. As a result, many foods that are good for us actually cause serious problems for our little furry friends. And yes, rice is on that list, too. Sort … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Rice? (And What Happens If They Do?)

Millet is a healthy grain. At least for us humans. If there is one thing we learn quickly as chinchilla owners, it is that many foods that are good for us are not good for our pets This includes almost all fruits and vegetables. But how is it with grains? Can chinchillas eat millet, or is it another healthy food that is actually bad for our furry little … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Millet? (Finally A Good Treat Option?)

To us humans, parsley is a garnish. We use it to season food and add a bit of extra flavor. But for many animals, parsley is a delicious treat all on its own. Are chinchillas among those animals? Can chinchillas eat parsley as a snack or full meal? Snack yes; meal no. There is a problem with parsley that can cause issues for your pet. Keep reading to learn why … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Parsley? (Read Before You Feed!)

Raspberries are incredibly healthy. They are chock full of vitamins and antioxidants. But they also contain a lot of water and sugar? Why do I mention those two? Because both can cause problems for a chinchilla's sensitive digestive system. How much of a problem? Can chinchillas eat raspberries at all, or is it best to keep this berry far away from your … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Raspberries? (The Same Issue As Other Berries)

I don't remember when it happened exactly. But sometime in the past 10 or 20 years, kale suddenly became a huge fad. Yes, it's healthy, but so are many other vegetables. But for whatever reason, kale became the "in food. Not that that is a bad thing. People eating healthy food is always good. And so is chinchillas eating healthy food. The problem is: foods that … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Kale? (The Same Problem As Other Greens)